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Larry Fitzgerald	#11 \| Wide Receiver \| Arizona Cardinals

Height: 6-3 Weight: 224 Born: Aug 31, 1983, Minneapolis, MN

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August 3, 2008
Larry Fitzgerald has been "impressive" running every route so far in camp at full speed and has worked incredibly hard, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View:Fitzgerald missed a game last season but still pulled in 100 receptions for the second time in three seasons. His value depends somewhat on who ends up under center for the club, but no matter who is tossing the passes Fitzgerald will be a WR1 this season.

March 22, 2008
According to ProFootballTalk.com, it took a while, but the Larry Fitzgerald contract is finally complete. Per a league source, the Arizona Cardinals have finally finished the new contract with Fitzgerald, more than ten days after it was announced that a deal was done. The extension reportedly is worth $40 million over four years.

March 19, 2008
Larry Fitzgerald's new four-year, $40 million contract extension isn't official yet, according to the Arizona Republic. Arizona general manager Rod Graves said the lawyers are still going over the “nitty-gritty’s” of the contract, which is hindering the organization’s ability to sign other players. The Fitzgerald situation has placed a hold on the team's pursuit of outside linebacker Brandon Chillar. The Cardinals want Chillar but won't have the cap space to sign him until Fitzgerald's deal becomes official.

March 11, 2008
The Arizona Cardinals have reached a four-year, $40 million contract agreement with All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, according to Pro Football Talk. Fitzgerald will reportedly receive $33 million over the next three years including $30 million in guaranteed money. This transaction will give the Arizona front office some wiggle room under the salary cap.

March 10, 2008
Larry Fitzgerald is not on the trading block, according to The Philadelphia Enquirer. A league source states that the Eagles have talked to the Cardinals about Fitzgerald, but the talk never went beyond an inquiry. The source also stated directly that he will not be traded, even if they once had a desire to do so. Lito Sheppard is still expected to get dealt however.

March 9, 2008
It would appear the frustrations of contract talks gone awry, and more to the point, the public reports of such dischord, have led the Philadelphia Eagles to make an official offer to obtain the services of WR Larry Fitzgerald , according to the Arizona Republic. Kent Somers reports the Eagles have contacted the Cardinals and are rumored to have offered, as part of any potential trade, WR Reggie Brown and CB Lito Sheppard. Both sides claim to be attempting to come to a resolution for a problem that centers around the team's growing concerns about fulfilling incentive-laden responsibilities put forth in Fitzgerald's contract that will put the Cardinals on the hook for over $32 million over the next two seasons. The Cardinals have made significant strides over the past year, and Fitz has been a tremendous contributor to that cause... thus his ability to meet and/or exceed every incentive in his contract. Other teams, like Philadelphia, recognize the young WRs talent and future and are going to give the Cardinals options to consider. Stay tuned folks. This is going to get interesting. Fitz could (and probably should) stay in Arizona, but there are teams that will be making offers above and beyond the level of sanity. Arizona would be foolish not to consider all offers, other teams would be foolish not to make an attempt, and we would all be foolish not to give it our full attention.

March 7, 2008
The restructuring of Larry Fitzgerald's contract appears no closer to fruition than it was a month ago, and the rumblings of frustration are growing within the organization, according to the Arizona Republic. Fitzgerald was the third overall pick in 2004, and he signed a deal laden with incentives that would pay him handsomely if he became an elite player. Included in that rookie contract were clauses that would bump his 2008 salary by $10 million should he chosen for two Pro Bowls in his first four years, and by $11 million in 2009 for other achievements. As a result the organization is on the hook for $32 million over the next two seasons. So far, both sides are saying all the right things. The Cardinals insist Fitzgerald will play for them in 2008, even at a salary of $14.6 million. Fitzgerald's agent, Eugene Parker, said team officials have reassured him that Fitzgerald is going nowhere, even if a new deal isn't reached.

March 6, 2008
If there isn’t substantial progress toward a new deal in the next week or so, the Cardinals might have no choice but to consider trading wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, according to Pro Football Weekly. Presently, the major hang-up in contract talks with Fitzgerald’s agent, Eugene Parker, is the amount of guaranteed money his client would receive. Not helping matters are the hefty contracts that have been doled out to lesser receivers early in this year’s free-agent market. Philadelphia has reportedly offered cornerback Lito Sheppard and a 2008 second-round pick, but its thought that Arizona would demand a considerable haul if they were to move Fitzgerald.

March 3, 2008
The Arizona Cardinals and receiver Larry Fitzgerald are making progress on a long-term contract, according to the East Valley Tribune. The Cardinals owe Fitzgerald $32 million over the next two years, which has been an albatross - keeping the organization from being active players in the open free agent market.

February 28, 2008
Larry Fitzgerald and the Arizona Cardinals remain far apart on the length and financials of an extension, according to the Arizona Republic. The Cardinals' original offer was a six-year deal, while Fitzgerald's agent, Eugene Parker, prefers a four-year extension. Fitzgerald holds much leverage in these negotiations, because he's due $31 million over the next two seasons, whether he agrees to an extension or not. Meanwhile, his bloated contract will keep the organization from targeting players on the open market.

February 27, 2008
Larry Fitzgerald, who is currently renegotiating his contract, wants about $7 million more than the Arizona Cardinals have offered, according to CBS Sports. GM Rod Graves has offered Fitzgerald a four-year deal including $25 million in guarantees. On the flip side, Fitzgerald wants $32.5 million in guarantees, which is in the ballpark of what Detroit WR Calvin Johnson received last year prior to his rookie campaign. Fitzgerald has some leverage in this situation, because he is currently a drain on the Cardinals salary cap. Fitzgerald is due $14.6 million this season, and $31 million over the next two years, which is making it difficult for the organization to re-sign some of their other free agents.

February 23, 2008
The Cardinals, according to the Arizona Republic, are trying to restructure the contract of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. By reworking the receiver's deal, it could give the team room to sign Steelers soon to be free agent offensive guard Alan Faneca. The recent rumors that Fitzgerald could, or has requested to be traded, have been rebuked by the team. According to the Cardinals front office the team will keep their dynamic receiving duo (Fitgerald and Anquan Boldin) intact.

February 15, 2008
Larry Fitzgerald, who represents the Arizona Cardinals top offseason priority, is making progress in negotiations to extend his contract, according to azcentral.com. "I feel like the talks have been progressing," GM Rod Graves said of negotiations with Fitzgerald's agent, Eugene Parker. "I don't want to over-characterize our discussions. I do think Larry has indicated a strong desire to remain with our team, and Eugene has reiterated that a number of times." Fitzgerald’s current deal which carries a salary-cap figure of $16.5 million, is impeding the Cardinals ability to re-sign some of their other core players, such as LBs Karlos Dansby and Calvin Pace.

February 11, 2008
At the Super Bowl, Larry Fitzgerald told a Philadelphia radio station that the Eagles were one of four teams he would like to be traded to, according to the Denver Post. But at Sunday's Pro Bowl, Fitzgerald backed off the trade requests. "I want it to work out in Arizona," Fitzgerald said. "I want to finish business there, and hopefully we can get a contract done and I'll be there for a long time."

February 8, 2008
The Cardinals have made a contract extension offer in an effort to lower Larry Fitzgerald’s monstrous salary cap figure for 2008, according to the team's official website. General manager Rod Graves declined to get specific about the offer but did say it is substantial enough to raise Fitzgerald near the top of the NFL contract food chain. “Larry has proven himself to be an elite player, and the offer would put him among the elite players,” Graves said. “We feel good about our offer.” Fitzgerald’s salary is scheduled to be $14.6 million this season, with a cap number around $16 million.

February 8, 2008
The Cardinals remain in ongoing talks with Larry Fitzgerald with the hope they'll be able to lock him up with a long-term deal by the end of the month, according to the East Valley Tribune. He's scheduled to earn about $16.5 million next season, and the club would like to lower that figure in the short term. Fitz had 101 catches, 1,412 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.

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Gore San Francisco 49ers

Age: 25
Height: 5-9
Weight: 212 lbs

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