Larry Fitzgerald returning for 17th NFL season
Legendary Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will return to the team in 2020 after signing a one-year contract to return for his 17th NFL season, the club announced on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old played the 2019 season under a new head coach in Kliff Kingsbury and caught passes from a rookie quarterback in Kyler Murray.
This season was among the most fun of my career. The future is so bright for this team & I relish the opportunity to build with this talented young nucleus.
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 15, 2020
Arizona is where I started and where I will finish. 2020! Let's get to work!#GoCards #RedSea @AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/ftNd85iFRj
Fitzgerald was the Cardinals' leading receiver in 2019, recording 75 catches for 804 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 10.7 yards per reception, his highest mark since 2015.
The future Hall of Famer is the NFL's active leader in career receptions (1,378), receiving yards (17,083), and touchdowns (120).
He currently ranks second all-time in career receptions, trailing Jerry Rice by 171 catches, and second all-time in receiving yards, trailing Rice by 5,812 yards.