Fitzgerald in 2012?

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ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald can't be franchised

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald's contract includes a stipulation that prevents the team from putting the franchise tag on him after this year, according to two sources. Fitzgerald could leave the team without any restrictions at the end of this year if he is not signed to an extension before then. The team has already started talks about a new deal with the star receiver.

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Fitzgerald would be crazy to not let the market set his price, which means he is probably done in Arizona after this year.

He can walk out of Arizona after this season and there's nothing they can do about it. Assuming he leaves, should the Panthers break the bank for one of the best WRs in the league (assuming he would sign here)? He's still relatively young by WR standards and should be on top for years to come!