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Cardinals Secure WR Michael Wilson With Huge Extension
3 Sep
Summary
- Michael Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension.
- The deal keeps the 26-year-old receiver in Arizona through 2029.
- Wilson is the third receiver from his draft class to earn 1,000 yards and an extension.
The Arizona Cardinals have finalized a significant contract extension with wide receiver Michael Wilson, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal worth $75 million. This agreement ensures Wilson, aged 26, remains with the team through the 2029 season, alleviating concerns about his future as a pending free agent.
The newly signed contract includes $47 million in guaranteed money and has a maximum potential value of $78 million. Wilson's previous rookie contract had one year remaining, and this extension provides stability for Arizona's developing offense.
General manager Monti Ossenfort expressed his desire to keep Wilson in Arizona long-term, acknowledging his importance to the team. Wilson was a third-round pick from Stanford in 2023 and has quickly become one of the league's promising young receivers.
Notably, Wilson joins Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zay Flowers as the third wide receiver from the 2023 draft class to surpass 1,000 receiving yards and secure an extension, highlighting his impact and value.
