Michael Wilson contract extension puts him just outside top 20 among WRs

The Arizona Cardinals and receiver Michael Wilson have reached a three-year contract extension, reportedly worth $75 million. This means he will be under contract through 2029. In terms of other wide receivers, his $25 million per-year average with this extension places him tied for 21st at his position. Jaxon Smith-Njigba from the Seattle Seahawks leads the pack with an average of $42.15 million per year, followed by Ja Mar Chase from the Cincinnati Bengals at $40.25 million per year.

Drake London from the Atlanta Falcons, Zay Flowers from the Baltimore Ravens, Justin Jefferson from the Minnesota Vikings, CeeDee Lamb from the Dallas Cowboys, DK Metcalf from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Garrett Wilson from the New York Jets also have yearly averages in the $30 million to $35 million range. A.J. Brown from the New England Patriots, Chris Olave from the New Orleans Saints, Amon-Ra St. Brown from the Detroit Lions, Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco 49ers, Nico Collins from the Houston Texans, and Terry McLaurin from the Washington Commanders all have yearly averages of $30 million.

Tee Higgins from the Cincinnati Bengals, Alec Pierce from the Indianapolis Colts, Jaylen Waddle from the Denver Broncos, and D.J. Moore from the Buffalo Bills have yearly averages of $28.75 million to $27.5 million. George Pickens from the Dallas Cowboys and Jameson Williams from the Detroit Lions have yearly averages of $27.3 million and $26.7 million respectively.

DeVonta Smith from the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed a similar extension, averages $25 million per year, just like Michael Wilson.