The Arizona Cardinals have secured Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride with a four-year, $76 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $19 million, surpassing previous records for the position.

The Arizona Cardinals have secured Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride with a four-year, $76 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $19 million, surpassing previous records for the position.

Drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft from Colorado State, McBride has rapidly become a pivotal player for the Cardinals. Over his first three seasons, he amassed 221 receptions for 2,236 yards and six touchdowns. In 2024, he recorded 111 receptions for 1,146 yards, ranking second among NFL tight ends in both categories. His 111 receptions also set a franchise record for tight ends, breaking his own previous record of 81 catches in 2023.

Beyond his on-field performance, McBride was honored as the Cardinals’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2024, recognizing his significant community service efforts.

This extension underscores the Cardinals’ commitment to McBride, ensuring that one of the league’s top tight ends remains a central figure in their offense for the foreseeable future.