Trey McBride Contract Reportedly Eyed by Cardinals in 2025 NFL Free Agency

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly targeting a new contract agreement with Trey McBride following a breakout 2024 season from the tight end.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Cardinals "hope" to give McBride a new deal during the offseason.

The former second-round pick blossomed into a key piece of Arizona's offense in 2024, earning Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.

McBride caught 111 passes for 1,146 yards in 16 games, finding the end zone twice.

The 25-year-old has steadily improved throughout each of his first three seasons in the league, as his receptions per game and receiving yards per game averages have increased every year since his inaugural season.

McBride is still on his rookie contract and is set to earn $5.3 million for the 2025 season, but it's easy to see why Arizona wants to get an extension done during the current offseason instead of waiting for him to hit free agency.

A long-term agreement should make McBride one of the highest-paid players at his position given his age and production. Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is currently the highest-paid tight end in the NFL on an average annual basis, earning $17.1 million per year (via Spotrac).

McBride didn't appear concerned about potentially leaving Arizona when discussing a potential new contract earlier in the offseason, explaining that his representatives were planning to meet with Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort.

"I love being in Arizona and this is where I want to win," McBride said, via SI.com's Donnie Druin. "This is exactly what I want to do and I'm just excited to see what that next step is."

"Right now the season just ended so I'm still on a little relaxed mode, but I think Monti [Ossenfort] and my agent will start talking here soon and hopefully we can get something done before the season," he added.

There appears to be mutual interest from both sides to agree on a new contract before the 2025 regular season begins.