Trey McBride reveals lowball offer from Arizona Cardinals during contract talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Trey McBride discussed his contract negotiations with the Arizona Cardinals, revealing that the team initially offered him $12 million per year, significantly lower than his expectations. He aimed for $20 million per year after a breakout 2023 season where he caught 111 passes. After negotiations, he signed a four-year, $76 million extension, becoming the highest-paid tight end at the time, though the offer almost accepted was $64 million. McBride's deal reset the market, raising questions about the team's initial approach to contract talks.
- •Trey McBride signed a four-year, $76 million extension.
- •Initial offer from Cardinals was $12 million per year.
- •McBride caught 111 passes in the 2023 season.
- •His deal reset the market for NFL tight ends.
- •George Kittle surpassed McBride's average deal shortly after.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Trey McBride was lowballed by Arizona Cardinals in contract talks
"Before Trey McBride got a $19 million per year extension, the Cardinals gave him a cheap offer.
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