The Arizona Cardinals made Trey McBride the highest-paid tight finish in NFL historical past after they signed him to a contract extension on Friday.
McBride, 25, signed a four-year, $76 million contract extension, with $43 million assured, per quite a few experiences.
Previous to McBride’s extension, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ star tight finish Travis Kelce was the highest-paid tight finish, as he’s set to make $17.1 million in 2025. McBride’s new deal has an annual common worth of $19 million.
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Arizona Cardinals tight finish Trey McBride, #85, in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 5, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Photographs)
The Cardinals chosen McBride within the second spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. McBride’s position within the offense has grown each season.
As a rookie, McBride was the backup to beginning tight finish Zach Ertz and had 29 catches for 265 yards and a landing. Nevertheless, an harm to Ertz in McBride’s second season opened the door to extra enjoying time.
Ertz suffered a quad pressure in Week 7, and McBride took over the beginning position and by no means regarded again. McBride completed his second season with 81 catches and 825 yards with three touchdowns and emerged as one among quarterback Kyler Murray’s favourite targets down the stretch.
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Arizona Cardinals tight finish Trey McBride, #85, has been named to the NFL Professional Bowl. (IMAGN)
McBride took one other step final season, as he began 16 video games and had 111 receptions for 1,146 yards and two touchdowns. His sturdy efficiency earned him a Professional Bowl choice.
McBride took to social media to specific his pleasure at his new contract.
“MAANNN HOW WE FEELING ??? LETS GOOOOO!!!” McBride posted to X.
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Trey McBride on the crimson carpet earlier than the Tremendous Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre on Feb. 6, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Photographs)
Murray additionally took to social media to congratulate McBride.
“Maaaaan! So happy for my dawg, worth every penny! More work to be done but a great day,” Murray posted to X.
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