Similarities abound between Larry Fitzgerald's 2008 playoff run and the one that Cooper Kupp just completed. But for Fitzgerald, the postseason Kupp delivered bested his own.

Little has materalized on the "Larry Fitzgerald NFL return" front since the offseason. And the veteran free agent, whose spent his whole career with the Cardinals, intends to keep that way despite the injury to DeAndre Hopkins.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights the five rookies he can't wait to watch in Week 1. Plus, analysis on T.J. Watt's record-setting contract, Larry Fitzgerald's league-changing impact and Baltimore's injury-riddled backfield.

The Cardinals have spent the last few months preparing for the 2021 season without Larry Fitzgerald. Based on comments the future Hall of Famer made in a recent interview, Arizona may not want to hold its collective breath waiting for him to return.

Which roster looks best in the NFL's toughest division? Is the Rams' top-heavy blueprint built for success? Can the 49ers return to the Super Bowl with a rookie at quarterback? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC West.

Gregg Rosenthal takes stock of who's up and who's down after Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Browns GM Andrew Berry's defense is looking better all the time. Does Kirk Cousins have reason to worry? 

If Larry Fitzgerald ends his Hall of Fame career, it could make wide receiver one of the positions that Cardinals GM Steve Keim adds depth to during next week's draft. 

Who's ready for an offseason tradition like no other?! Dan Hanzus unveils the 2021 Graybeards: a team of the NFL's best remaining free agents, age 30 or older.

Gregg Rosenthal spotlights winners and losers from the official start of the 2021 NFL free agency period -- including some quarterbacks who are surely breathing easier after moves involving Trent Williams and Rodney Hudson.

For the first time in his NFL career, A.J. Green will represent a team outside of Cincinnati. The former Bengals WR signed a deal with the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Cardinals GM Steve Keim said the start of the league year is not a deadline for Larry Fitzgerald to decide on whether he'll return, adding the venerated pass-catcher deserves to make the call on his own time, Omar Ruiz reports.

As Tom Brady prepares to make his 10th Super Bowl appearance -- aiming to win his SEVENTH ring -- Marc Sessler yearns to see future Lombardi lifts from 10 individuals who truly span the NFL in age and experience.

Every week the NFL Media Research team puts together the best notes from Sunday's slate of games. Here are the top nuggets from Week 16.

Longtime Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

Nick Shook turns the Next Gen Stats spotlight on the top 10 receiver corps in the NFL. Where do Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb's Cowboys stand?

Gregg Rosenthal identifies the area where every NFC contender needs to improve, from the Seahawks' pass rush to the Saints' secondary.

Brandon Mendoza runs down five overreactions from Week 7 -- and explains why Baker Mayfield vs. Joe Burrow will be the next dominant QB rivalry of our time.

Week 6 delivered lessons across the NFL. Marc Sessler spotlights what's hot (statement performances from the Steelers and Buccaneers) and what's not (shameful showings by the Vikings and Cowboys).

Andy Dalton will take over for Dak Prescott as he leads the host Dallas Cowboys (2-3) against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals (3-2) on "Monday Night Football."

Every week the NFL Media Research team puts together the best notes from Sunday's slate of games. Here are the top nuggets from Week 5. 

After years of being the Cardinals' best player, Larry Fitzgerald couldn't be happier seeing Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins lead Arizona toward contention.

Led by young phenom Kyler Murray and new playmaking partner DeAndre Hopkins, the Cardinals stunned the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Michael Silver examines what that portends for the rest of the NFC West.

Over the past several, the questions about retirement have swirled around future Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The one surefire way to know whether Fitz will retire? The Cards winning the Super Bowl. 

Fresh off his career year playing in an offense he classified as "dynamic", Packers RB Aaron Jones said on Monday that he's sensed an improvement during camp.

Tampa Bay's Mike Evans and Chris Godwin led all NFL WR tandems in receiving yards last year. Do the Buccaneers boast the top duo at the position entering the 2020 season? David Carr ranks his top five.

Watch the most incredible catches from Larry Fitzgerald's career.

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald joins Peyton and Eli Manning during the Super Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Cardinals and Rams.

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has mixed reaction to Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s TD vs. his Cardinals while sitting on the ManningCast broadcast of Super Wild Card Weekend with Peyton and Eli.

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald joins Manning bros on Wild Card broadcast.

NFL Network's Jim Trotter says wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald wants to emulate how Tim Duncan ended his career.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner weighs in on wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald's remarks on NFL future.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury shares that it is up to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald if he would like to return to the Cardinals.

NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter offers the latest on the potential of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald returning to the Arizona Cardinals for an 18th NFL season in 2021.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson shares that he does not see Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald playing in 2021.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald says he's still undecided on if he will play in 2021.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport discusses what wide receiver A.J. Green's signing with the Arizona Cardinals means for WR Larry Fitzgerald's future.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald and AWS CEO Andy Jassy discuss the use of data and innovative technologies to improve safety.

See a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2020 NFL season.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta breaks down notable stats and records from around the NFL after Sunday of Week 16.

Watch the top plays of Week 15 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the top catches of Week 15 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Arizona Cardinals highlights during Week 15 of the 2020 season.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald shows UNREAL concentration on stellar TD grab.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that COVID-19 hit Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald 'pretty hard,' revealing that the wide receiver lost 9 pounds.

Watch the crazy endings of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

The 10 most improbable game-winning touchdown receptions since 2017 according to Next Gen Stats

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray fires 17-yard laser to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald in airtight coverage.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald continues to add his name to the NFL record book, joining Jerry Rice as only NFL players with 1,400 career receptions in league history.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald catches a 6-yard pass from quarterback Kyler Murray.