Sunday, August 21, 2011

Cardinals Lock Larry Fitzgerald Up For Eight Years



The Arizona Cardinals and Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald have agreed on a eight-year deal worth $120 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

According to Schefter, the deal includes close to $50 million in guarantees.

The 27-year-old Fitzgerald is scheduled to earn $7 million in 2011, which had become the final year of a four-year, $40 million contract from 2009 that voids after this season. The Cardinals were also prohibited from using the Franchise or Transition tag on Fitzgerald if the 2012 season voided.

Selected with the third overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh, Fitzgerald has 613 receptions for 8,204 yards and 65 touchdowns during his seven-year career, which has included five Pro Bowls and one All-Pro selection.

source:  Mac's Football Blog
author:  Brian McIntyre

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