Larry Fitzgerald: Signs new 4-year deal to stay in Arizona
For a team that supposedly had no leverage, the Cardinals come out looking pretty good today. Larry Fitzgerald, due $14.6mm in 2008, signed a new 4-year, $40mm contract today ending weeks of speculation that he would have to be traded in order for the Cardinals to field a 53-man roster.
According to reports, the deal includes:
- $40mm total value over 4 years
- $15mm signing bonus
- $2mm in 2008 salary
- $5mm option bonus before 2009 season
- $30mm in guarantees
Yes, that’s a monster deal so why do I think the Cardinals came out looking good, you ask? Because in the process, they lowered Fitz’ cap number to $7.6mm in 2008, freeing up almost $9mm in cap room to field a competitive roster. On top of that, the Cards lock up the best YOUNG receiver in the game. Fitz is only 24 years old (he’ll turn 25 in August), and is easily among the most productive receivers in the history of the NFL at that age.
Consider:
Most Receiving Yards, Career (Players 24 years or younger)
| Rank | Player | Name | Years | Games | RecYards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy | Moss | 1998–2001 | 64 | 5,396 |
| 2 | Larry | Fitzgerald | 2004–2007 | 60 | 4,544 |
| 3 | David | Boston | 1999–2002 | 56 | 3,739 |
| 4 | John | Jefferson | 1978–1980 | 45 | 3,431 |
| 5 | Isaac | Bruce | 1994–1996 | 44 | 3,391 |
| 6 | Koren | Robinson | 2001–2004 | 57 | 3,167 |
| 7 | Antonio | Bryant | 2002–2005 | 63 | 3,104 |
| 8 | Andre | Reed | 1985–1988 | 58 | 3,096 |
| 9 | James | Lofton | 1978–1980 | 48 | 3,012 |
| 10 | Andre | Rison | 1989–1991 | 48 | 3,004 |
Most Receptions, Career (Players 24 years or younger)
| Rank | Player | Name | Years | Games | Recs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry | Fitzgerald | 2004–2007 | 60 | 330 |
| 2 | Randy | Moss | 1998–2001 | 64 | 308 |
| 3 | David | Boston | 1999–2002 | 56 | 241 |
| 4 | Andre | Reed | 1985–1988 | 58 | 229 |
| 5 | Isaac | Bruce | 1994–1996 | 44 | 224 |
| 6 | Andre | Rison | 1989–1991 | 48 | 215 |
| 7 | Koren | Robinson | 2001–2004 | 57 | 213 |
| 8 | Antonio | Bryant | 2002–2005 | 63 | 210 |
| 9 | Wayne | Chrebet | 1995–1997 | 48 | 208 |
| 10 | Andre | Johnson | 2003–2005 | 45 | 208 |
Most Receiving TDs, Career (Players 24 years or younger)
| Rank | Player | Name | Years | Games | RecTDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy | Moss | 1998–2001 | 64 | 53 |
| 2 | John | Jefferson | 1978–1980 | 45 | 36 |
| 3 | Larry | Fitzgerald | 2004–2007 | 60 | 34 |
| 4 | Sammy | White | 1976–1978 | 44 | 28 |
| 5 | Lance | Alworth | 1962–1964 | 30 | 27 |
| 6 | Andre | Rison | 1989–1991 | 48 | 26 |
| 7 | Braylon | Edwards | 2005–2007 | 42 | 25 |
| 8 | Bob | Hayes | 1965–1966 | 27 | 25 |
| 9 | Tony | Hill | 1977–1980 | 62 | 24 |
| 10 | Louis | Lipps | 1984–1986 | 43 | 24 |
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