Cardinals GM Gives Vague Answer on Michael Wilson Extension
As Michael Wilson enters a contract year, Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort's comments on an extension were less than reassuring.
In 2024, Marvin Harrison Jr. was expected to become the Arizona Cardinals' future wide receiver, but the role instead fell to Michael Wilson, a former third-round pick. Wilson, who was selected 94th overall in 2023, was the top pick that year. However, the Cardinals traded their first pick, number four, to select Harrison in 2024.
By 2025, Wilson had become the more consistent and productive player, outperforming Harrison with 78 receptions, 1,006 yards, and seven touchdowns on 126 targets, compared to Harrison's 608 yards and four touchdowns on 41 catches. Although Harrison missed five games, Wilson's impact on the offense was significant. Despite entering his final year of the rookie contract without an extension, Ossenfort, the Cardinals' general manager, expressed his desire to keep Wilson with the team.
He also mentioned that Wilson would continue to be a valuable player for the Cardinals. The team already committed significant money to tight end Trey McBride with a four-year, $76 million extension last offseason and will need to pay Harrison as well. If Wilson becomes a free agent, it is likely that other teams will show interest.
While talks between Wilson and the Cardinals are ongoing, Ossenfort's statement about "expecting" a long-term agreement to materialize suggests that a deal may not be imminent.
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