The Cardinals and WR Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year, $75 million extension with $47 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal keeps Wilson in Arizona through 2029 and makes him the league's 20th-highest-paid WR by average annual salary.
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Primed For A Big Role Under New Staff
Wilson was easily out-targeted by WR Marvin Harrison Jr. in their healthy games together last season. But that was under a different coaching staff.
The Cardinals' new staff, led by HC Mike LaFleur, looks ready to make Wilson a key piece of the passing game.
LaFleur compared Wilson to WRs Puka Nacua and Robert Woods earlier this offseason. That's obviously lofty, but it does suggest a similar role for Wilson. He lined up all over the formation and was often in motion in training camp and preseason.
It wouldn't be shocking to see Wilson out-target Harrison this year. And in an offense that figures to throw plenty in trailing game scripts, that could be enough to make Wilson a WR3 in fantasy lineups.
