ARIZONA CARDINALS

Christian Kirk on Larry Fitzgerald’s future: ‘You never know with Fitzy’

Jun 30, 2021, 4:51 PM
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrate his two point conversion catch with w...
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrate his two point conversion catch with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
(AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Like just about everyone else across the state and around the NFL, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has been left wondering about Larry Fitzgerald’s future plans.

And from the sound of the fourth-year wideout on Wednesday, he’s still very much in the dark.

“You never know with Fitzy. He’s taking his time, a little longer this year, but he’s done it like this in the past where he takes his time and kinda does his own thing and then he’ll decide, so we’ll see,” Kirk said. “I know he loves the game and will always have love for the game. That’s a big brother to me.

“I’m appreciative of every moment I’ve had with him on and off the field. I think I definitely learned more on just how to carry myself as a professional off the field, building relationships with people. I’m super grateful to him. Going from him being my idol growing up living in Arizona to now having him as family, my big brother. It’s a special thing. I hope to see him back on the field.”

Similar to recent years past, Fitzgerald played on a one-year deal last season, making him a free agent this offseason. The wideout has been mum on whether or not he will return for an 18th season or retire from the game.

Fitzgerald, 37, has amassed 121 touchdowns and 17,492 yards over 17 NFL seasons with Arizona.

In 13 games last season, Fitzgerald recorded 54 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown, all career lows.

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum (68) get a laugh in during Day 3 of Cardinals minicamp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Offensive linemen Brian Winters (left) and Rodney Hudson (right) go through warmups during Day 3 of Cardinals minicamp Thursday, June 10 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins cracks a smile during Day 3 of Cardinals minicamp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Leki Fotu goes through drills during Day 3 of Cardinals mandatory minicamp on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive linemen Zach Allen (94) and David Parry (93) avoid a collision during the Cardinals' final day of mandatory minicamp on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Wide receiver Andy Isabella (17), kicker Matt Prater (5) and wide receiver Antoine Wesley stretch during Day 2 of Cardinals mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Offensive lineman Justin Pugh cracks a smile during Day 2 of Cardinals minicamp Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Members of Arizona's defensive line get a lesson from DL coach Brentson Buckner during Day 2 of Cardinals mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive linemen Michael Dogbe (91), Ryan Bee (96) and David Parry (93) go through drills as defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (left) looks on during Day 2 of Cardinals mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive linemen Michael Dogbe (91), Ryan Bee (96) and David Parry (93) go through drills as defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (left) looks on during Day 2 of Cardinals mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Xavier Williams goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Jordan Phillips goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Quarterback Kyler Murray throws during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive end J.J. Watt (99) waits in line with Leki Fotu (95) as quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks on in the background during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman J.J. Watt looks on during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Jordan Phillips goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Wide receiver A.J. Green (18) and running back Chase Edmonds (2) warm up during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Leki Fotu goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Michael Dogbe goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Members of Arizona's defensive line during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Ryan Bee goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) Defensive lineman Zach Allen goes through drills during the Cardinals' first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports)

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