Arizona Cardinals legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend in Canton, Ohio. Some people think that he is the greatest player in the history of the Cardinals. Fitzgerald was also one of the best wide receivers in his generation.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald looks on during the 15th Annual NFL Honors at the Palace Of Fine Arts on February 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Well, ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on his Twitter on Monday and said, “Cardinals will honor Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald at halftime of their October 25th game vs. the Denver Broncos, placing him in the team’s Ring of Honor and retiring his No. 11.” This is not a surprise that this is happening. During his NFL career, he caught 1,432 passes for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns, along with averaging 12.2 yards per reception. He was targeted 2,053 times. He also rushed for 68 yards on 20 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per carry and zero touchdowns. Fitzgerald only played in nine career playoff games with the franchise.
NFL Fans React to Arizona Cardinals Legend WR Larry Fitzgerald Getting #11 Jersey Retired
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig and Drew Brees look on during the 15th Annual NFL Honors at the Palace Of Fine Arts on February 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
There are a lot of NFL fans who are happy that Fitzgerald’s number is going to be getting retired during the 2026 NFL season. It is going to be a special night for Arizona fans no doubt. This is what some NFL fans had to say about this on Twitter:
Best player in their franchises’ history
— The Sideline Journal (@SidelineJournl) August 10, 2026
As an Arizonan I want to know why it took this long
— Jeremy (@anotherarizonan) August 10, 2026
Why do it in a game they will get slaughtered in?
— Jeff Menné (@JeffMenne) August 10, 2026
Well deserved, Fitz was one of the best to ever play WR!
— Rosotee (@MRosotee) August 10, 2026
Did they really have to wait for him to be a HOFer???
— J.J. Villarreal (@jayV1226) August 10, 2026
Well, there are going to be a lot of excited Cardinals looking forward to that day. Arizona is going to have one of the toughest schedules in the NFL this season. This will be one of the bright spots in the 2026 NFL season, which is looking forward to Fitzgerald’s #11 retirement ceremony also.
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