Larry Fitzgerald is back in practice and, even in a knee brace, will provide new starting quarterback Derek Anderson a welcome big-play target when the Arizona Cardinals open the season Sunday in St. Louis.
Matt Leinart walked into the Houston Texans' locker room Wednesday with stubble on his face and a new playbook in his hand. Released last week by Arizona, Leinart practiced with his new team for the first time.
The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be their franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role.