Report: Patriots asked about acquiring Larry Fitzgerald

The Patriots’ search for wide receiver help continued throughout last season.
But they tried to make a sizable splash to address the problem.
According to Tom Curran of CSNNE.com, the Patriots “sent out feelers“ to the Cardinals last year to see if Larry Fitzgerald happened to be available available.
There’s no indication the inquiry was viewed as serious, or progressed very far.
Fitzgerald is 30, and will count $18 million against the salary cap, so it might be worth calling back.
The Patriots got a good year out of Julian Edelman, but the need for a big-time target for Tom Brady remains.
Of course, the Cardinals showed a pulse this year under new coach Bruce Arians, just missing the playoffs at 10-6, so dealing a key part might not be anything they’d consider at all.
At any rate, the fact the speculation had some legs last offseason will make it a topic until the Patriots make a move at the position.

Source: PFT.com
Author: Darin Gantt
AP Photo: Paul Connors

Larry Fitzgerald evaluated for concussion, doesn’t miss a play

Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald took a hit and went face-first into the turf in Arizona on Monday night, and although he got up looking woozy, he didn’t miss a play.
After diving for a third-down pass and taking a shot on his way to the ground, Fitzgerald took some time to compose himself, picked some grass out of his facemask and then walked off the field.
On the sideline he was shown being attended to by the team’s medical staff, and ESPN reported during the broadcast that he was evaluated for a concussion, that he was sniffing ammonia and that his balance was being checked.
But it was a quick evaluation: Fitzgerald was back on the field for the Cardinals’ next offensive possession and didn’t miss a single offensive play.

Source: PFT.com
Author: Josh Alper
Photo: AP Photo Paul Connors from ArizonaSports.com