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Larry Fitzgerald to have number retired by Cardinals, be inducted into team's Ring of Honor

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · last updated Aug 10 6:31 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

The only reason this is worth a mention on your sheet at all is context: it's a reminder that the Cardinals' receiver legacy is fully in the rearview, which reinforces why Arizona's current pass-catching corps (whoever they are heading into this season) should be evaluated purely on their own merits rather than any lingering association with Fitzgerald's target volume from years past. If you're stacking Cardinals skill players in a draft, this news doesn't move any of their values up or down — it's simply a scheduling note for a Week 7 in-game ceremony.

Confidence here is high on the facts as reported — all three sources agree on the who, what, and when — but the impact score of 0.0 is accurate. There's no action item for your roster: no add, no drop, no trade angle. File this under "storyline to watch for broadcast content" rather than anything that touches lineup construction or draft rankings this offseason.

Larry Fitzgerald to have No. 11 retired by Cardinals in Week 7 ceremony

Listen to former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald's full speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony.

Larry Fitzgerald might refuse to retire officially, but his jersey number will.

The Arizona Cardinals announced on Monday that they would retire Fitzgerald’s iconic No. 11 jersey at halftime of the Week 7 tilt on Oct. 25 against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium, the same day he will be inducted into the Ring of Honor.

"No one who has ever worn a Cardinals uniform is more deserving of this honor," owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement.

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Fitzgerald was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. No Cardinal has worn No. 11 since the star wideout walked away from the game following the 2020 season.

The 11-time Pro Bowler spent his entire 17-year career in Arizona. He compiled 1,432 catches, 17,492 receiving yards and 121 touchdowns.

"The thing I remember most about his presence here is not just how he practiced on the practice field but the way he took his profession so seriously. He is a pro's pro," Bidwill said. "His presence, both setting the tone but also welcoming people and in the locker room being a little bit of a jokester and wanting to engage everyone around him. He contributed so much to this organization and so much to this community.

"He means so much to all of us."

Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Kevin Patra · Aug 10, 2026 · read original