It was just two years ago that Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had his first meeting with the team's new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. The coach's message to the second-year player was honest — we like you,

While hardcore NFL Draft fans have read the mocks, checked the big boards, and settled into the generally accepted rhymes and rhythms of where teams will select certain players, all it takes is for one team to make a trade, and suddenly, the entire dynamic has changed.

The Cardinals signed tight end Trey McBride to a four-year contract reportedly worth $76 million, which makes McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.

Jess Root and Seth Cox react to the Trey McBride contract and break down the offensive line prospects to know in the 2025 draft.

The Arizona Cardinals have locked up their top pass catcher. The team is signing the Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride to an extension, it announced Thursday. McBride's deal is for four years and worth $76 million extension with $43 million guaranteed, McBride's agents told ESPN .

Last season, McBride had 111 receptions for 1,146 yards and two touchdowns, and was named to his first Pro Bowl. He finished second in the NFL in receptions and yards for tight ends.

McBride's $19 million in annual value and $43 million in guaranteed money are both records for the tight end position.

Calais Campbell is back for at least one more season -- his 18th in the league. The 38-year-old defensive lineman is signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced on its website. It's a one-year deal worth $5.5 million, according to ESPN, and can pay as much as $7.5 million with incentives.

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