Cardinals announce retirement of Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team's Ring of Honor during the upcoming season. This announcement follows Fitzgerald's recent enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which took place two days ago. Fitzgerald, a former standout receiver, spent his entire NFL career with the Cardinals, making significant contributions to the team's success over the years. The specific date and details of the retirement ceremony have yet to be announced.
- •Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 will be retired by the Cardinals this season.
- •Fitzgerald was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame two days prior.
- •He spent his entire career with the Cardinals, achieving many milestones.
- •The date for the jersey retirement ceremony has not been disclosed.
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald’s No. 11 to Be Retired by Cardinals, Cementing One of the Greatest Careers in Franchise History
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 at Week 7 game vs. Broncos
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald to have number retired by Cardinals, be inducted into team's Ring of Honor
- 4:33 PMESPN — Cardinals retiring Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 - ESPN
"For 17 seasons, Fitzgerald wore No. 11 for the Arizona Cardinals. He became the face of the organization, one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history and one of the most respected players of his generation. Now, his number will never be worn by another Cardinal. The Arizona Cardinals announced Monday that they will…
"The Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team's ring of honor this season. The announcement comes two days after Fitzgerald was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"Although Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald refuses to refer to himself as "retired," the only NFL team he ever played for will be retiring his jersey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:34 AMLarry Fitzgerald’s No. 11 to Be Retired by Cardinals, Cementing One of the Greatest Careers in Franchise History
For 17 seasons, Fitzgerald wore No. 11 for the Arizona Cardinals. He became the face of the organization, one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history and one of the most respected players of his generation. Now, his number will never be worn by another Cardinal. The Arizona Cardinals announced Monday that they will…
- ESPNAug 10, 2026, 4:33 PMCardinals retiring Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 - ESPN
The Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team's ring of honor this season. The announcement comes two days after Fitzgerald was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 5:03 PMCardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 at Week 7 game vs. Broncos
Although Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald refuses to refer to himself as "retired," the only NFL team he ever played for will be retiring his jersey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:53 PMLarry Fitzgerald to have number retired by Cardinals, be inducted into team's Ring of Honor
Larry Fitzgerald holds three major Cardinals records.
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