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Arizona Cardinals Make Trey McBride NFL's Highest-Paid Tight End with $76M Extension

The four-year deal secures McBride through 2029, reflecting his rise as a Pro Bowl talent and the Cardinals' commitment to young stars.

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Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) gets yards after the catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images/File Photo
Tight end Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals gains extra yards after the catch in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers versus the Arizona Cardinals NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025.

Overview

  • Trey McBride signed a four-year, $76 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals, 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 held by Travis Kelce.
  • McBride, 25, set career highs in the 2024 season with 111 receptions and 1,146 yards, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.
  • He holds the NFL record for most receptions by a tight end in their first three seasons, with 221 catches.
  • Drafted in the second round out of Colorado State, McBride's consistent improvement has solidified his position as a cornerstone of the Cardinals' offense.