Trey McBride is here to stay in the desert, as he signed a contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride walks off the field after their 30-17 win over the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium on Dec 15, 2024. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The deal is an agreement for a four-year extension worth $76 million, with $43 million of it being guaranteed. It will make sure McBride averages around $19 million a year, making it the highest ever deal for any tight end in the history of the NFL.
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.
The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and a $19 million average per year,… pic.twitter.com/Gil0BQKxhq
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 3, 2025
Ever since the second rounder was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2022, McBride has put the league on notice as being one of the best tight ends in all of the NFL. He is now being compensated as such.
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at State Farm Stadium. Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
General Manager Monti Ossenfort is putting his chips on the right numbers, as he gets another extension done with a face of the franchise. Earlier, Ossenfort helped extend the contracts of Budda Baker and James Connor. The Cardinals have been showing that loyalty does mean something to this culture, with this still relatively new front office.
McBride has started for the Arizona Cardinals in 38 games, and has hauled in 199 catches for four receiving touchdowns and 2,028 yards. This last season saw McBride take a massive step forward has he had 100 catches for over 1,000 yards, breaking a franchise record for catches in a single season.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) calls out to his teammates as they take the field before playing the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 15, 2024. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Head Coach Jonathan Gannon spoke on the matter:
“He’s a huge playmaker for us. A lot of the passing game goes through him. The run game, he’s fantastic. … Every play he’s out there, he’s max effort and he’s an impact player. He really is. When the ball goes to him, he makes a bunch of plays.”
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
