Arizona Cardinals and Michael Wilson fail to reach contract extension agreement

The Arizona Cardinals attempted to reach a long-term contract extension with wide receiver Michael Wilson before the start of the 2026 season. Negotiations failed to produce a deal, leaving the receiver set to play out the final year of his rookie contract. Wilson finished the 2025 campaign as the team leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches after recording 1,006 yards. The failure to secure a new deal potentially increases the cost of re-signing him next year if he continues to perform at a high level. While general manager Monti Ossenfort maintains significant salary cap flexibility for the upcoming offseason, Wilson remains on track to potentially enter free agency. The team could resume discussions after the season, though his status as a key pending free agent remains the most likely immediate outcome.

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