New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- The Arizona Cardinals have closed one of their last preseason business items. On Thursday, the team and wide receiver Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension that keeps the 26-year-old in Arizona through the 2029 season.

The deal includes $47 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $78 million. Wilson still had one year left on his rookie contract. That season is now part of a longer stay, and Arizona's young offense has another starter locked in past the next few years.

The agreement did not come out of nowhere, and it was not easy. Arizona Cardinals made several offers over the past few months. Those talks slowed, then picked up again on Wednesday. By Thursday, the two sides had a ...