The San Francisco 49ers, one of the Cardinals' NFC West rivals, and tight end George Kittle agreed to a deal that tops that. McBride's extension was four years for $76 million, an average of $19 million per year with $43 million guarantees and $32.5 million guaranteed at signing.

When it comes to new contracts, the number that gets publicized more than any other is the new-money average per year.

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Kittle announced the deal on the “Bussin' With The Boys” podcast on Tuesday,