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Wilson caught two of seven targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks.
Wilson and the rest of the Cardinals' offense never got going Sunday, but he still finished second on the team in targets behind tight end Trey McBride (10) in the contest. Wilson continues to be quarterback Jacoby Brissett's favorite option at wide receiver, garnering 14 targets over the first two games of the regular season. The 26-year-old will look to find paydirt for the first time in 2026 when Arizona travels to face the 49ers in Week 3.
Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Opens season with five catches
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Wilson secured five of seven targets for 56 yards in the Cardinals' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Wilson saw No. 3 receiver Kendrick Bourne outpace him by three catches, 19 receiving yards and one target, an interesting development to at least keep in mind in the early portion of the season. However, Wilson still enjoyed a solid role that saw him record four more catches on four additional targets than No. 1 wideout Marvin Harrison, and there's no questioning Wilson's chemistry with Jacoby Brissett after the duo generated multiple fantasy-friendly stat lines last season. Wilson therefore retains plenty of fantasy viability despite a tough Week 2 home matchup against the Seahawks next Sunday.
Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Lands three-year extension
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The Cardinals signed Wilson to a three-year, $75 million contract extension Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The sides squeezed this deal in before the start of the regular season, as Wilson had been set to enter the final year of his rookie deal. Selected in the third round of the 2023 Draft, Wilson had a true breakout season in 2025, as he operated as the Cardinals' WR1 most weeks while Marvin Harrison battled injuries throughout the campaign. Wilson responded with three 100-yard receiving games over the final eight weeks of the season and finished the year with 78 catches for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns. Six of his seven scores came in the final five contests. Harrison is back healthy this season, but Wilson figures to remain a prominent piece of a passing offense that also includes All-Pro tight end Trey McBride.
Cardinals' Michael Wilson: Potential extension looming?
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The Cardinals have made attempts to figure out a contract extension with Wilson ahead of the 2026 campaign, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
A 2023 third-round pick of Arizona, Wilson wasn't able to tap into his full potential until his third season in 2025, but once QB Jacoby Brissett took over the offense Week 6, the wide receiver was off and running thereafter, posting a 70-954-6 line on 108 targets over the final 12 contests. The run included three 100-yard receiving games and at least one touchdown grab in each of the final five weeks. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, his situation is pending, and whether it gets decided before Week 1 or next offseason remains to be seen.
