The Cardinals have locked in one of the key pieces of their offensive front, and in doing so they’ve given themselves something every team wants up front: time.
Arizona announced Tuesday that center Hjalte Froholdt has agreed to a two-year contract extension, a deal reported at $20 million that places him inside the top 10 among average center salaries. The move keeps Froholdt in place through 2028 and, just as important, helps preserve the shape of the entire starting offensive line.
That line is now lined up to stay together for a while. Left tackle Paris Johnson is signed through 2027, and he’s already been part of extension discussions.
Left guard Isaac Seumalo, who joined on a three-year free-agent deal this year, is under contract through 2028. Froholdt’s new extension runs through 2028 as well.
On the right side, Isaiah Adams is tied to his four-year rookie deal through 2027, while Elijah Wilkinson’s two-year offseason contract also keeps him under team control through 2027.
Not every spot feels settled for the long haul. Adams and Wilkinson are not viewed as likely permanent answers at right guard and right tackle, respectively.
Second-round rookie Bisontis is waiting behind them at guard, and both Josh Fryar and Jayden Williams have flashed enough to be part of the conversation. Right tackle could easily become a priority next offseason.
Still, the Cardinals have positioned themselves so that any changes come on their terms. They’ve made sure they won’t be forced to start over unless they decide they want to. That’s the real value here: Arizona is building with a little foresight.
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