Cardinals Lock Up Tight End Elijah Higgins With Three-Year Contract Extension
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a three-year contract extension with tight end Elijah Higgins worth up to $26.8 million, keeping him with the franchise through the 2029 season.
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Key points
- Elijah Higgins signs three-year extension through 2029
- Contract is worth up to $26.8 million
- Tight end has 18 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown in nine games this season
The Arizona Cardinals announced a significant roster move on Tuesday, securing tight end Elijah Higgins with a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2029 campaign. According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the newly signed extension has a maximum value of $26.8 million.
Higgins, 26, originally entered the league as a sixth-round draft selection by the Miami Dolphins out of Stanford in 2023. After being waived at the end of his first training camp, the Cardinals claimed him off waivers during his rookie year, and he has established a steady presence in Arizona's offensive game plan since.
During the current 2026 season, Higgins has suited up in nine contests, pulling in 18 receptions for 162 yards and finding the end zone once. This multi-year commitment highlights the franchise's belief in his development as a reliable weapon in the passing game moving forward.
What to watch next: Monitor how Higgins' increased financial security impacts his offensive snap count and target share over the remainder of the regular season.
Source NFL Trade Rumors — nfltraderumors.co/cardinals-sign-te-elijah-higgins-to-three-year-extens… ↗
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