# Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins signs 3-year extension

> Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins secures three-year extension through 2029.
- Title: Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins signs 3-year extension | Shortify
- Summary: Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins secures three-year extension through 2029. Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins agreed to a three-year extension worth up to…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-te-elijah-higgins-agree-to-three-year-extension
- Published: 2026-11-13T18:20:12.379+00:00
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## Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins signs 3-year extension
Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins has agreed to a three-year extension through 2029.
## Deal worth up to $26.8m
Higgins’ deal is worth up to $26.8 million and puts him under contract through 2029.
## Higgins' background
A sixth-round pick in 2023, Higgins was waived by the Dolphins at roster cuts as a rookie. But he was claimed by the Cardinals and has been with the club ever since.
## Higgins' stats
Higgins has played 54 games with 23 starts, tallying 82 catches for 798 yards with four touchdowns.
## 2026 performance
Playing alongside start tight end Trey McBride, Higgins has 18 receptions for 162 yards with a touchdown in nine games so far in 2026.
## Key takeaway

Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $26.8 million, keeping him under contract through 2029.