Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Arizona Cardinals Agree to Michael Wilson Extension Through 2029
The Arizona Cardinals gave wide receiver Michael Wilson a new contract.
It lasts three years and is worth $75 million.
Wilson will remain with the team through the 2029 season.
The contract guarantees him $47 million.
He had a slow start to the 2025 season.
Later, he played much better and finished with more than 1,000 receiving yards.
He also caught seven touchdown passes.
Arizona now has another important player secured for several seasons.
The Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year, $75 million extension through the 2029 season.
The contract includes $47 million guaranteed and can reach $78 million in total value.
Wilson’s negotiations slowed after several offers before accelerating on Wednesday and concluding Thursday.
After a slow start, Wilson finished 2025 with 78 catches, 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns.
The extension keeps a key member of Arizona’s young offense alongside players including Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride.
- Who
- The Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Michael Wilson agreed to the extension, with negotiations handled by agent Andrew Kessler of Athletes First.
- What
- Wilson agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension with $47 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $78 million.
- When
- The agreement was reached Thursday after talks accelerated on Wednesday; it covers the 2026 through 2029 period beyond Wilson’s remaining rookie-contract season.
- Where
- The agreement keeps Wilson with the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona.
- Why
- Wilson’s extension follows a 2025 season in which he recorded 78 catches for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns, including 775 yards over the final eight games.
- Contract length
- Three-year extension
- Reported value
- $75 million
- Guaranteed money
- $47 million
- Maximum value
- $78 million
- Contract term
- Through the 2029 season
- 2025 production
- 78 catches, 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns
- Draft background
- Third-round pick from Stanford in 2023, selected No. 94 overall