Larry Fitzgerald Becomes Highest-Paid WR in NFL History
Former Pitt Panther Larry Fitzgerald is one of the best wide receivers in NFL history and has been paid like one.
Jeff Pegues
Larry Fitzgerald has become the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, signing a new eight-year, $120 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday. The deal includes $50 million in guaranteed money, which is also a record for a wide receiver.
Fitzgerald, 28, is one of the most productive receivers in NFL history. He has 571 receptions for 7,904 yards and 63 touchdowns in his eight seasons with the Cardinals. He is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s.
The Cardinals were eager to keep Fitzgerald, who is one of the most popular players in the franchise's history. He is a role model for the team's young players and is a leader in the community.
"Larry is one of the most special players in the history of our game," Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said. "He is a great player, a great teammate and a great ambassador for our team and our city."
Fitzgerald's new contract is a major coup for the Cardinals, who are trying to build a championship team. He will be a key part of the Cardinals' offense for the next eight years.
"I'm excited to be staying in Arizona," Fitzgerald said. "This is home for me and I'm looking forward to helping the Cardinals win a championship."
Fitzgerald's contract is a sign of the rising value of wide receivers in the NFL. In recent years, a number of receivers have signed big contracts, including Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson and Julio Jones. Fitzgerald's contract is the latest example of how much teams are willing to pay for top-flight receivers.
Fitzgerald's contract is also a sign of the Cardinals' commitment to winning. The team has made a number of moves in recent years to improve its roster, and Fitzgerald's contract is a major part of that effort. The Cardinals are hoping that Fitzgerald will help them get over the hump and win their first Super Bowl title since 1947.
Impact of the Contract
Larry Fitzgerald's new contract is a major coup for the Cardinals, but it also has a number of implications for the NFL. First, it shows that the value of wide receivers is continuing to rise. Second, it could lead to other receivers demanding big contracts. Third, it could make it more difficult for teams to build balanced rosters.
The Cardinals are hoping that Fitzgerald's contract will help them win a Super Bowl. However, it also means that they will have less money to spend on other positions. This could make it more difficult for them to build a balanced roster.
Other receivers could also demand big contracts after seeing what Fitzgerald got. This could lead to a bidding war for the top receivers in the NFL. This could drive up the salaries of all receivers, making it more difficult for teams to afford them.
Overall, Larry Fitzgerald's new contract is a major move for the Cardinals. It could help them win a Super Bowl, but it also has a number of implications for the NFL.
