The Arizona Cardinals just made a move that absolutely nobody saw coming to this extent, dropping a massive bag on receiver Michael Wilson. We’re talking about a three-year contract extension worth a stunning $75 million. This isn’t just some casual signing, folks, this is a statement, tying Wilson’s average salary for a wide receiver at 21st in the entire NFL. The team is clearly putting its money where its mouth is, betting big on Wilson to be a cornerstone for the next few seasons.
The Big Bucks and Big Names Wilson Joined
Let’s break down what this $75 million deal actually means in the Cardinals’ record books. Wilson’s total contract value makes it the fifth-largest contract ever handed out by the franchise. That puts him right up there with some legends and franchise cornerstones. Think Kyler Murray’s monster five-year, $230.5 million deal. Or Larry Fitzgerald’s iconic eight-year, $120 million pact. He is also just behind Josh Sweat’s $76.4 million and Trey McBride’s $76 million. Wilson is now undeniably in elite company when you look at the total commitment the team has made.
Wilson Now Leads the Pack in Average Salary
But wait, there is more. When you talk about average salary, Wilson’s $25 million per year puts him at an incredible No. 2 in franchise history for average salary when the contract was signed. Only Kyler Murray’s eye-popping $46.1 million per year average beats him out. This makes Wilson the absolute highest-paid player on the current Cardinals roster by average salary. It also marks the first time since Murray’s deal that the Cardinals have paid anyone more than $20 million per year. Wilson is also guaranteed $47 million, ranking sixth among the biggest guaranteed deals in Cardinals history, putting him just behind Patrick Peterson’s $48 million.
This is a monster deal, showing huge faith in Wilson’s future. The Cardinals are clearly all-in on their guy, and it is going to be exciting to watch him live up to this investment as the season rolls on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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