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The Arizona Cardinals announced the return of receiver Larry Fitzgerald for his 17th season, as he signed a one-year contract extension for the 2020 season. As is always the case, the team does not disclose financial terms of their contracts.
However, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, he is not coming back with any sort of real discount. It is basically the same deal he has had for several years.
He will earn $11 million this year with the chance at some incentives.
The #AZCardinals are giving WR Larry Fitzgerald a 1-year extension through the 2020 season and my understanding is he’s expected to return for roughly the same amount as last year. That would be $11M with some incentives. He did not plan on returning for less.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2020
He made $11 million in salary last year and another $750,000 in incentives.
The important note is at the end of Rapoport’s tweet. Fitzgerald was not returning for less money.
Based on the last several years, $11 million appears to be his price to come back.
It is a little pricey for 75 receptions, but it was a bargain when he caught over 100 passes three straight seasons. And the truth is this — is quibbling over a couple of millions of dollars worth potentially causing Fitzgerald to get hurt and end his career on a sour note?
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