The Arizona Cardinals have signed Trey McBride to a record-setting extension that makes him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
The five-year, $83 million deal includes $52 million guaranteed, signaling just how much the franchise believes in McBride’s value to their offense.
It's a stunning rise for the former second-round pick out of Colorado State, who has rapidly emerged as one of the league’s most dynamic and dependable playmakers at his position.
Arizona Cardinals are making Pro-Bowl TE Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a four-year, $76 million extension, per agents @MSWENSON78 @CJLaBoy @dhendrickson41 of @wassermannfl.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 3, 2025
The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and a $19 million average per year,… pic.twitter.com/Gil0BQKxhq
McBride’s breakout 2024 season—featuring 96 catches for 1,071 yards and 7 touchdowns—turned heads across the league and convinced the Cardinals he’s a cornerstone piece for years to come.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon praised McBride’s relentless work ethic and impact on the field: “He brings it every day. He’s physical, he’s smart, and he makes everyone around him better.”
The tight end's ability to create mismatches and deliver in clutch moments has made him a favorite target for quarterback Kyler Murray, who called McBride “the ultimate safety valve.”
Cardinals agree to terms with TE Trey McBride on a 4-year, $76M extension. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/qS5hIA5pzj
— NFL (@NFL) April 3, 2025
This deal sends a message that Arizona is serious about building around a core of young, ascending talent. With McBride locked in long-term, the Cardinals have secured a leader on and off the field—someone who sets the tone in the locker room and produces between the lines.
“It’s a blessing,” McBride said. “I love this team, this city, and I want to bring a championship here.”
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