Larry Fitzgerald Re-Signs

[eaglesfan]

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/vi ... p?t=379197

Cards, Fitzgerald agree on 4 years, $40M




After the Arizona Cardinals had made it clear they had no plans to trade Larry Fitzgerald, they are on the verge of locking up the superstar wide receiver for the next four years. Pending NFL approval, Fitzgerald and the Cardinals have agreed upon a four-year contract extension worth $40 million, as announced on Fitzgerald's offficial website, larry-fitzgerald.com.

The two-time Pro Bowler led the NFC with 100 receptions and 10 touchdowns in the 2007 season. "I'm very happy with this. My intent was to stay with the Cardinals, I'm grateful that we were able to get this done," said Fitzgerald on his site.

The contract provides for him to get $30 million in guaranteed money as he earns $33 million over the first three years. It also includes a no-trade clause, meaning the Cardinals cannot deal Fitzgerald to another team without his consent.

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[McPeePants]

Damn I was still holding out that the eagles would be able to trade for him.

[knapplc]

Knock me over with a feather.

[FantasyMan13]

Wow, that is a ton of money. They could do so much with that money in other areas of bigger need....

[steelerfan513]

Wow, that is a ton of money. They could do so much with that money in other areas of bigger need....

They saved money by giving Fitz a new deal. If they hadn't they would have had to pay him around $32 million over the next two seasons.

[bungle613]

Great deal for Fitz. Guaranteed money, no trade clause and he has one more big contract before he is 30. Good job Fitz.

[m16a]

Dang like most fans I had hoped he'd get traded to the Eagles, but this was expected. Props on the deal for him. Major $$$

[Metroid]

Man the list of top WR available to the Eagles is dwindling.

[Dr. Duran Duran]

Man the list of top WR available to the Eagles is dwindling.

D.J. Hackett looks like a possibility, but the free agency list for wideouts is pretty thin considering Hackett is pretty much the best that's out there, unless you consider Drew Carter or Reche Caldwell decent.

[BigBadBrawler]

Man the list of top WR available to the Eagles is dwindling.

D.J. Hackett looks like a possibility, but the free agency list for wideouts is pretty thin considering Hackett is pretty much the best that's out there, unless you consider Drew Carter or Reche Caldwell decent.

They're still looking at trading for either Chad Johnson or Roy Williams too. Since Fitz is off the market now, I think you'll see PHI make a push for one of those two...