October 11, 2025
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 05: Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill stands with former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 47-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

In a monumental announcement that has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, the Arizona Cardinals have officially welcomed back one of the most iconic figures in franchise history. Larry Fitzgerald, the legendary wide receiver and future Hall of Famer, will return to the organization in 2025 — this time as a co-owner.

 

The announcement was made Thursday morning by Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and the Bidwill family, who expressed immense pride in bringing Fitzgerald back into the fold, not just as a former player but now as a key member of the ownership group.

 

“Larry has always embodied everything great about the Arizona Cardinals — excellence, leadership, loyalty, and community,” said Michael Bidwill. “It’s only fitting that his next chapter is one where he helps shape the future of the organization he helped define.”

 

Fitzgerald, 42, spent his entire 17-season NFL career with the Cardinals after being drafted third overall in 2004. He retires as one of the most accomplished wide receivers in league history — second all-time in receiving yards and receptions, and universally respected for his sportsmanship and professionalism.

 

In his official statement, Fitzgerald said:

 

“Arizona has given me so much — not just in football, but in life. I’m honored to take on this new role with the Cardinals organization, and I look forward to helping build a championship legacy for our fans and the state of Arizona.”

 

This move marks a historic transition, as Fitzgerald becomes one of the few former NFL players to rise to ownership ranks — a sign of growing player empowerment and legacy-building beyond the gridiron.

 

 

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