APRIL 15, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
KYLIE FITTS
'No longer safe': NFL linebacker Kylie Fitts retires at 27 due to multiple concussions Kylie Fitts wrote, “Due to too many concussions and the severity of my recent one, it is no longer safe for me to continue to play.\
Placed on injured reserve Fitts (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Fitts' placement on injured reserve doesn't come as a surprise since he announced Friday that he'll miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old recorded two solo tackles while playing mainly on special teams to begin the year.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out for season Fitts (concussion) announced via his instagram that he will be out for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Impact Fitts appeared in all six games for the Cardinals this season and recorded two solo tackles. His absence shouldn't affect Arizona's defensive rotations, but he will likely be missed on special teams.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pens one-year deal in Arizona Fitts signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact Fitts was an exclusive-rights free agent, so he had little choice but to sign his tender offer. He isn't a candidate to emerge as a fantasy asset in IDP formats, but his presence as a depth defensive player and special-teams asset will be notable for Arizona.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals re-sign LBs Gardeck, Fitts to one-year deals
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed linebackers Dennis Gardeck and Kylie Fitts to one-year contractsAPRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Cardinals sign linebackers Dennis Gardeck, Kylie Fitts to one-year tenders The Cardinals announced that restricted free agent Dennis Gardeck and exclusive rights free agent Kylie Fitts have signed their one-year ten...
APRIL 15, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
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Lands on injured reserve Fitts (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Impact Fitts missed Week 15 with a hamstring injury but returned to the lineup for this past Saturday's loss to the 49ers. The Cardinals didn't reveal the reason Fitts was placed on IR, but it's likely related to the prior hamstring issue. Fitts will be eligible to return if the Cardinals make it to the NFC Championship.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Clear to face Niners on Saturday Fitts (hamstring) is listed as active heading into Saturday's game against San Francisco.
Impact Fitts couldn't suit up last Sunday during a home win over the Eagles after popping up late in the week on the Cardinals' injury report. The 2018 sixth-round pick of Chicago has been subsequently cleared for a Week 16 appearance with limited practice sessions Tuesday through Thursday. The overwhelming majority of Fitts' involvement since Week 10 has come via special teams, as he's only fielded 28 combined defensive snaps over his past five appearances.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals
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Can't go Week 15 Fitts (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact This injury popped up Thursday, and the third-year linebacker watched from the sidelines during Friday's session. Fitts rarely plays on defense, so his absence will mainly affect the Cardinals' special-teams coverage.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals player forces a controversial fumble vs. Giants by kicking the football loose Kylie Fitts forced a Dion Lewis fumble with a kick. It wasn't called an illegal kicking penalty, even though Fox's rules expert suggested it...
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Suiting up Sunday Fitts (hamstring) is active for Sunday's divisional matchup against Seattle.
Impact Fitts was limited in practice all week, so it never appeared as though his availability for Sunday Night Football was in serious jeopardy. He stands to start at outside linebacker versus Seattle.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged as questionable Fitts (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Impact Fitts logged three limited practice sessions this week and is trending in the right direction, although the Cardinals could shut him down so he can get back to full health during the team's Week 8 bye. The 26-year-old linebacker is slated for a starting role if he can play, but Haason Reddick is expected to start if Fitts can't go.
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kennard returns for Cards in 1st game without All-Pro Jones
The Arizona Cardinals are getting pass rusher Devon Kennard back just as they are set to play their first game in 4 1/2 years without All-Pro Chandler JonesOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable for Week 6 Fitts (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Fitts was unable to practice this week and will predictably sit out as a result. The 26-year-old is expected to start at outside linebacker moving forward with Chandler Jones (biceps) on injured reserve, but for the time being, Dennis Gardeck (foot) likely will take over if he's healthy.
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to roll Week 2 Fitts (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, per the Cardinals' official Twitter account.
Impact Fitts had been dealing with a wrist injury, but ultimately he showed enough throughout the week to earn a second consecutive active designation to kick off 2020. The 25-year-old linebacker fielded nine defensive snaps and 13 special-teams snaps during Arizona's season-opening upset of San Francisco, and he is primed to step into a depth role once again Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
