"There was no doubt in our minds that Larry was going to be a tremendous pro and certainly the type of receiver that he turned out to be," Keim said. Hold up now. "Not only was he a great one, he was as good as they get in the community and in our locker room as well.". Fitzgerald, 37, finished 2020 with 54 catches for 409 yards and a touchdown, all career-lows. With training camp approaching, one of his former teammates . Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said on his radio show Friday he doesn't have the "urge to play" football right now -- but still isn't saying he's retired. Shout out to @LarryFitzgerald for giving Arizona Cardinals fans a taste of what Twitter was like back in 2009-2014.Back when Dockett would talk to fans all day about his alligator , Been really cool to see @LarryFitzgerald so active on Twitter the past few days.Inspired so many of us, including myself, to1) love the sport of football and2) love the @AZCardinals. 2023 ARIZONA CARDINALS. section: | slug: larry-fitzgerald-wont-retire-from-nfl-yet-but-admits-he-wont-return-i-had-a-great-run | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Larry Fitzgerald opted not to play the 2021 season, the first step towards retirement after a stellar NFL career. Larry Fitzgerald Image Credits: Instagram In 13 of his 17 seasons, he played all 16 games, and he never played fewer than 13 in a season. On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. The second leading receiver in NFL history, Fitzgerald was the catalyst behind the Cardinals' lone Super Bowl run in 2008. Many people think that the actual winning at the end is what matters to athletes. 1 receiver (that distinction belongs to DeAndre Hopkins), Fitzgerald has been a consistent target for quarterback Kyler Murray. Im 38 years old. Fitzgerald is actually working as a radio broadcast on apodcast called "Let's Go!" Did Larry Fitzgerald retire? Having played 17 seasons, Fitzgerald is one of the best to ever lace up a pair of cleats. Fitzgerald, who is intent on being as successful in business as he was in football, knows something about marketing. Green in March and drafted Rondale Moore in the second round in April. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Let's Go! Fitzgerald has been very active on Twitter this week, responding to questions from fans and interacting on the platform. Fitzgerald is certainly the best receiver that the Cardinals have ever had. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "It's not like it happened abruptly," Fitzgerald said. I know the owner , gm and coaches dont deserve a thing , but You handled it awfully," the tweet said. ", INJURY UPDATE: J.J. Watt &DeAndre Hopkins. He spent every season with the team after being selected with the No. Larry Fitzgerald has not officially announced his retirement from the NFL yet. Giving Back. For me, I think there is no question Larry Fitzgerald is a Hall of Famer if he retired today. You can also follow Larry on social media below! Could a chance to win a Super Bowl change Fitzgerald's mind? "I just don't have the urge to play right now," Fitzgerald said in an interview with Jim Gray back in late August. You'll now receive the top Cards Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify. He said he has no timeline and is just taking it day by day., Im just focused on the next hole and just figuring out how to get this golf game right. For someone as competitive as Larry Fitzgerald, choosing to retire or give it one more go will be the most difficult choice yet. That's where the camaraderie is built, that's where the relationships and trust is built.". as he has to be retired for at least five years before his name will be placed on . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Please check your email for a confirmation. Larry Fitzgerald is retired and has not played in the NFL since the end of the 2020 season. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Carter retired in 2002 after playing for the Miami Dolphins, finishing with . Patrick Peterson was Larry Fitzgerald's teammate for 10 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. We have updated our Privacy Policy. "Like we mentioned before, Larry is going to decide this on his time, and he's one of the greatest players of all time, so obviously he deserves that time.". pray you are well and appreciate your support of our beloved Cardinals. Nevertheless, he said that his desire to return to play hasn't been there. It was Fitzgerald who has been pretty funny on social media as of late, and he gained a lot of respect for his interactions this week. That remains unclear. Sign up for the Cards Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Pro Football Network, LLC. Whether its his travel company, Nomad Hill, or as a minority owner of The Phoenix Suns, Larrys business portfolio continues to expand as his desire for learning is never satiated. You don't have much time to prepare. He missed two games after testing positive and the Week 17 game against the Rams with a groin injury. Former NFL wide receiver Greg Jennings appeared on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" and discussed some comments Fitzgerald made about Murray. After catching 75 passes during Murray's rookie season, Fitzgerald caught 54 passes in 13 games during the 2020 campaign. Larry Fitzgerald isn't retired -- at least, he isn't saying he is. No Cards fan has any objection to how Larry make his decision. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald hasn't officially retired from the NFL, but it seems apparent his playing days are over. Followers of former Arizona Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald have seen a different side of the former wide receiver this week. Larry has been the sports editor and columnist with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder , one . Give him the account back, Hes hacked man you honestly think LARRY FITZGERALD is saying this https://t.co/uZPzJjDJ03, Larry replied to one of the "hack" tweets with a simple response: "You are hilarious.". McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Lewan explains why Titans put his things in trash bags, Cardinals hire ND's all-time rushing leader as RB coach. Every1 for themselves or the agenda they push. Will Larry Fitzgerald retire in 2021 and if so, has he done enough over his career to be a Hall of Famer? pray you are well and appreciate your support of our beloved Cardinals.". But again, Fitz kept the door open a crack by saying he doesn't know how he will feel in the upcoming months. All Rights Reserved. At least 1 of my son's wouldnt vote for me. He didnt play in Week 17 due to a groin injury and missed two games due to COVID-19. At one time he was the best WR in the NFL! Long-time receiver Larry Fitzgerald hasn't officially retired, but as the NFL season opens, he's broadcasting rather than playing. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | That's one of the reasons that he hasn't filed for retirement with the NFL as of this writing. Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson were the big names leaving. More: Larry Fitzgerald talks golf, football and why he won't use the word 'retirement'. Fitzgerald said in this regard: Fitzgerald has not closed the door on an NFL return, but it is uncertain whether he'll ever come back. His comments were something to the effect of "the team rolled out the red carpet . 2022Larry FitzgeraldJr. All Rights Reserved. It was always odd to think Fitzgerald was going to slip right back into the roster without being at camp. I've felt the urge to go out and do it, and I just don't feel that right now. He also commentates on sports 7-8 pm on Almanac (TPT channel 2). In fact, Kingsbury thinks it could take some time before Fitzgerald informs the Cardinals of his plans for 2021. One that interacts a lot on social media. While they are expected to address either their offensive line, secondary or pass rusher needs with the 16th overall pick, the Cardinals have not ruled out taking a playmaker with the pick. According to Mike Sando of The Athletic . Larry's number will be retired, inducted into the Ring of Honor, and we should get a statue of him at the stadium too. From 2006-'17, Fitzgerald hauled in 1,073 catches for 13,356 receiving yards and 92 touchdowns. He would need 56 more touchdowns to tie the number one spot with, you guessed it, Jerry Rice. Butwould Fitzgerald want to return for a bit role? "The pursuit is the Lombardi Trophy, but you have to be in love with the process of pursuing the Lombardi Trophy," Fitzgerald said. 2:18 pm ET. "I just don't have the urge. He's got unusual height, weight and speed. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/22/larry-fitzgerald-retirement-no-urge-to-pla/. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And as long as that urge to play isn't there, he doesn't plan on returning to the field. The receiver is a free agent. Larry Fitzgerald won't say he's retired but doesn't envision playing football again Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Steelers Ravens AFC South Colts. Essentially, if he doesnt feel the urge to put in the necessary work to play and win, the struggle isnt worth it. "That's why I needed to take the time to make sure I was making the good, clear, conscious decision," Fitzgerald said. The only question is when will Fitzgerald be eligible, as he has to be retired for at least five years before his name will be placed on the ballot. 3 over pick in April draft, Topics include trading in the draft, Hopkins future, and free agents to re-sign, Even off the field, Cardinals coach sees competitive nature to learning, Cardinals new playcaller has to unlock team's franchise quarterback, Age is just a number for Cardinals' new playcaller, Rodgers retained as special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, Gannon addresses one of most popular topics around quarterback, Team reportedly gets candidates for both sides of the ball, Coach knows that it isn't just about corrections but also praise. He indicated that he wants to win a Super Bowl, but he's just not sure if he loves "the process" of getting there enough with where he's currently at. You don't have anything set up outside of the game to really help bridge that gap, and that's when you see guys struggle. No predictions just lots of hopes and prayers, It's damn near impossible to get anything done today. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/08/larry-fitzgerald-retired-wont-play-nfl-football/, 2023 NFL combine schedule for rest of the week, Cardinals hire former Notre Dame standout Autry Denson as RB coach, Cardinals land top pass rusher after Bears trade back twice in new Mel Kiper mock draft, 4 Cardinals listed among top 100 2023 free agents, Cardinals have 'exceptional meeting' with small-school Senior Bowl OL, Jonathan Gannon still doesn't know how Isaiah Simmons will be used, Jalen Ramsey trade rumors and other Rams stories for Cardinals fans, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. According to Weinfuss, Fitzgerald said, No, Im pretty good right now., I had a great run, he said, according to 12 News Cameron Cox. But if it doesnt, there should be no regrets. "I've done this for thirty-plus years and every year I have gone into it, I've felt a certain way. Fitzgerald's 2020 campaign may have made his decision not to return easier. I'm not putting too much thought into it. He didnt say he wasnt, but made it clear that any NFL player who says he likes camp is telling you a bold-faced lie., Nobody likes it, he said. The passing offense thrived in the season opener, with Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore playing in the slot, providing more dynamic options than Fitzgerald at this point in his career. Fitzgerald, 37, finished 2020 with 54 catches for 409 yards and a touchdown, all career-lows. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@PFN365) to stay up to date with all things around the NFL. "Jim, to be honest with you I just don't have the urge to play right now. Hes just looking for some attention. But if it does, it does. It seems this has been a recurring topic in recent years. Here's what the Arizona legend is up to right now and his thoughts about playing in the NFL again some day. He has to want to put in the work and, after 17 years in the NFL, thats okay. All it took was 16 previous seasons, a global health crisis, and the addition of one of the best receivers of this generation for it to happen finally. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Larry Fitzgerald's legendary status is cemented by a jaw-dropping fact - he has more career tackles than drops! How uncommon were Fitzgerald's actions on Twitter? ", Fitzgerald said this lack of desire to play is a "completely new thing.". After all, Father Time is undefeated. Larry Fitzgerald has broken his silence in regards to playing an 18th season with the Arizona Cardinals. Listen to the latest from Cards Wires Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Those three months have come and gone, so it doesn't seem like anything has change for Fitzgerald. Larry Fitzgerald isn't retired -- at least, he isn't saying he is. 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