Cardinals Extend Tight End Elijah Higgins Through 2029
The three-year deal secures a versatile rotational pass catcher who also leads Arizona’s special teams, underscoring the club’s value on two-way contributors.
Overview
- The Cardinals announced the extension on Friday, November 13, 2026, signing Higgins to a three-year contract that keeps him under club control through the 2029 season.
- National NFL reporting says the deal is worth up to $26.8 million, a figure first shared by Adam Schefter citing Ian Rapoport.
- Since joining Arizona via waiver claim in August 2023, Higgins has played in 54 games with 23 starts and compiled 82 catches for 798 yards and four touchdowns.
- Higgins leads the team in special-teams snaps since 2023 with 677 plays and has 19 special-teams tackles and a forced fumble, which the team cited as a major reason for the investment.
- Through nine games in 2026 he has 18 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown and an active seven-game multi-catch streak, a production trend that increases his role as the Cardinals work through receiver injuries and develop their young quarterback.