The Arizona Cardinals announced Saturday they extended the contract of tight end Maxx Williams for two more years, keeping him under contract through the 2021 season. He was due to become a free agent after this season.
He is not the only player who could sign an extension.
According to AZCentral Sports’ Bob McManaman, the Cardinals are in negotiations with several soon-to-be free agents. He named two starting offensive linemen in particular — left tackle D.J. Humphries and center A.Q, Shipley.
In addition to extending Maxx Williams' contract through 2021, the Cardinals have been having contract negotiations with a handful of other players set to become unrestricted free agents, including left tackle D.J. Humphries and center A.Q. Shipley, per source.
— Bob McManaman (@azbobbymac) November 16, 2019
Shipley is in his 10th NFL season and has been a rock for the team since he took over the starting center job a few seasons ago. He missed all last season with a torn ACL but has played every snap this season.
Humphries has finally stayed healthy. He finished on injured reserve each of the last two seasons and the season before that he missed the final games with a concussion. He has played all but four snaps this season and has been solid overall. He is a leader on the offensive line.
He is a former first-round pick and, if he signs an extension, would be the first of the players selected in the first round under general manage Steve Keim to remain with the team beyond their original deal.
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