The New England Patriots have exercised their option on Jason McCourty for the 2020 season, according to a source.

McCourty signed a two-year, $11 million contract last offseason. The deal includes a $500,000 option bonus to activate the second year of the pact.

If the Patriots hadn't picked up the option, McCourty would have become a free agent and $4 million in salary cap space would have been created.