"Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has said several times this off-season that he wants to remain a Cardinal. The Cardinals are about to test his sincerity.

General Manager Rod Graves plans to re-open negotiations today with Fitzgerald's agent today and sees no reason a new contract can't be done before Sept. 11, the start of the regular season.

"If Larry is sincere about his willingness to remain here, then I believe we'll get a deal worked out before the start of the season," Graves said. "He says he is (sincere) and I believe him. A lot will be said for that once we enter into our talks and see how swiftly (they go)."

Fitzgerald was not immediately available for comment. His agent, Eugene Parker, said earlier this week he is ready to talk whenever the Cardinals are. Parker could not be reached for comment Monday morning.

Fitzgerald is in the last year of a four-year contract that paid him $10 million a year. He has often said he wants to remain in Arizona, and he's worked to recruit other players to the Cardinals.

He had private workouts this summer with quarterback Kevin Kolb, recently obtained in a trade with the Eagles, and Fitzgerald is one of several players lobbying team management to sign receiver Braylon Edwards a free agent."