Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury briefly addressed the speculation surrounding the potential retirement of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.
On Monday, Kingsbury said he had discussed the topic with the veteran wideout, but he did not provide detailed insight into which way Fitzgerald is leaning.
“He’s got a lot to think about,” Kliff Kingsbury said, via Cardinals reporter Kyle Odegard.
Larry Fitzgerald's 17th season with the Cardinals ended on Sunday after the team fell 18-7 to the Los Angeles Rams. The loss dropped Arizona to 8-8 on the season and eliminated Kingbury's group from playoff contention.
Fitzgerald did not play against L.A. due to a groin injury. The future Hall of Famer also missed two games this season due to COVID-19 concerns.
In 13 games for the Cardinals, the 11-time Pro Bowler had 54 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown—the lowest marks of his illustrious career.
Kingsbury stated that he would like to see Fitzgerald return for another season in Arizona. The star wide receiver has repeatedly stated he has not yet made a decision on his future. He will turn 38 on Aug. 31.
On Sunday, Cardinals defensive line coach Brentson Buckner fueled retirement speculation with a since-deleted postgame tweet.
“Last ride with my brother. Great player, GREATER PERSON! Thanks for the memories! @LarryFitzgerald SALUTE KING!! Canton start your clock!”
A few hours later, Buckner issued a tweet clarifying his initial post.
“Larry hasn’t made up his mind,” Buckner wrote. “The tweet was supposed to say, ‘If this is your last ride, thanks for the memories.’ The full tweet didn’t go through…my bad.”
Fitzgerald played this past season on a one-year, $11.5 million deal.
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