FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
LARRY FITZGERALD
Waiting On Larry Fitzgerald, Which Is Understandable Wide receiver still has not said what his plans might be for 2021
The time has come to move on from Larry Fitzgerald After 17 unforgettable years, it is time for the Arizona Cardinals to part ways with the future Hall of Famer, Larry Fitzgerald. Doing so wo...
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NFL's 1st & Future to award $150,000 on television show
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Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fate
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AP Sportlight
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
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Kliff Kingsbury: 'It will be a while before anyone knows' Larry Fitzgerald's plans Kliff Kingsbury spoke with Fitzgerald on Monday.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers
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Late-season failures put pressure on Kingsbury, Cardinals
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Larry Fitzgerald Retirement Decision Expected To ‘Be A While’ Notes: No surgery for Murray; kicker plans in 2021 still unknown
JANUARY 4, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Decision on future not imminent Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Fitzgerald (groin) may take "awhile" to make a decision about whether to return for an 18th season in 2021, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports
Impact Fitzgerald has taken his time on such a call in each of the previous four offseasons, informing the Cardinals that he was putting off retirement for another year between mid-January and mid-February. He may do the same this time around, but after a campaign in which he missed game action for the first time since 2014, he may be closer to hanging up the cleats than at any other point. Fitzgerald also managed career-worst marks across the board -- 54 catches, 409 yards and one touchdown on 72 targets -- while tying his career low with 13 appearances (he also did this in 2006). He currently sits No. 2 all time in receptions and receiving yards behind Jerry Rice, with the former in reach if Fitzgerald decides to play another two or three seasons (he's 117 behind Rice). Fitzgerald isn't under contract in 2021, so the Cardinals likely will give him all the time he needs regarding his future.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not suiting up Week 17 Fitzgerald (groin) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Rams in L.A., Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact After failing to practice this week due to a groin injury, Fitzgerald's availability for Week 17 came down to a game-time decision. The Cardinals opted to make him unavailable for this must-win contest, so they'll be down Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk (undisclosed) after the latter was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. Behind top wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, KeeSean Johnson, Andy Isabella and Trent Sherfield are on hand for reps at the position.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers
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Iffy for Sunday The Cardinals aren't optimistic that Fitzgerald (groin) -- who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams -- will be able to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Schefter notes that with the Cardinals having placed fellow wideout Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Fitzgerald "could try to surprise" and give it a go in the regular-season finale, but for now, the team is "not counting on having him available." Resolution on Fitzgerald's status one way or the other should arrive around 2:55 p.m. ET, when the Cardinals release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. KeeSean Johnson and Andy Isabella could both end up filling starting roles at receiver along with top target DeAndre Hopkins if Fitzgerald ends up inactive.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged as questionable for Week 17 The Cardinals list Fitzgerald (groin) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact According to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Fitzgerald's Week 17 status would come down to a game-day decision after the wideout was unable to practice in any capacity this week. Look for the Cardinals to put Fitzgerald through a workout Saturday or early Sunday, with confirmation on his status one way or the other set to arrive no later than 90 minutes before the game's kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET, when the team releases its inactive list. Arizona would likely turn to KeeSean Johnson to join DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk in three-receiver sets if Fitzgerald can't gain clearance for the regular-season finale.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another missed practice Fitzgerald (groin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The Cardinals have held Fitzgerald out of the first two sessions of Week 17 prep, leaving his status cloudy for Sunday's clash with the Rams. He can turn the tide with an appearance Friday, but in any case the team seems poised to tab him with a designation for game day. If Fitzgerald eventually is inactive this weekend, Arizona likely will turn to KeeSean Johnson in three-wide sets with DeAndre Hopkins (hip) and Christian Kirk.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight
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DECEMBER 31, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Missing from practice Fitzgerald (groin) isn't present for Thursday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Fitzgerald is poised to go down as a non-participant on the Cardinals' first two Week 17 practice reports, leaving his status in question for Sunday's game against the Rams. If the veteran wideout can't suit up in the regular-season finale, KeeSean Johnson would likely be the top candidate to join DeAndre Hopkins (hip) and Christian Kirk in three-receiver sets.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Wednesday Fitzgerald (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact It's been a rough last month of the season for Fitzgerald, who missed two games after testing positive for COVID-19 and now tending to a groin injury the last two weeks. Since returning to action Week 14, he's also hauled in 11 of 15 passes for just 73 yards and one touchdown. The top of the Cardinals' receiving corps is banged-up at the moment -- DeAndre Hopkins missed Wednesday's session with a groin issue -- so the group will need to be watched closely as the week proceeds.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hungry Buccaneers aim to keep building momentum for playoffs
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Sees eight targets Week 16 Fitzgerald caught six of eight targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 20-12 loss to the 49ers.
Impact Kyler Murray attempted a season-high 50 passes, leading to Fitzgerald's second-most targets in a game on the season. Despite the elevated volume, Fitzgerald couldn't do much with the looks en route to his sixth outing of the campaign with fewer than 30 receiving yards. There could be a chance for even more reps Week 17 after DeAndre Hopkins emerged from the contest with an upper-body injury. However, Fitzgerald battled a groin issue in practice this past week, so his own health may be compromised at the moment.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals
Third-string quarterback CDECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals inactives: Chase Edmonds, Larry Fitzgerald active; Maxx Williams inactive The Cardinals will have all their offensive starters except for Williams against the 49ers.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Playing Saturday Fitzgerald (groin) is listed as active Saturday versus the 49ers.
Impact Fitzgerald logged just one limited session this week due to a groin injury, but it won't stop him from suiting up Week 16. Since sitting out Weeks 12 and 13 due to a bout with COVID-19, he's hauled in five of seven passes for 45 yards and his first TD of the season over the last two games. Considering his lack of volume, Fitzgerald is difficult to trust for production on a weekly basis.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
