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Cardinals LB Kylie Fitts Says His 2021 NFL Season Has Been Cut Short

Oct 21, 2021, 7:50 PM

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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kylie Fitts (49) walking out before an NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on December 29, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes and current Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kylie Fitts announced that his 2021 NFL season has been cut short.

Fitts shared the news via his Instagram account on Thursday, October 21.

“Although my season has come to an end early I will always have faith in Gods plan for me and his Will always be done!” Fitts wrote. “We have such a special team this year and I’m excited to watch them continue to ball.”

On Thursday’s injury report, the Cardinals listed Fitts as a non-participant in the team’s last two practices because of a concussion.

 

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Fitts has helped the Cardinals to a perfect 6-0 record to start this season.

Through the first portion of the season, the former Utah standout has recorded two tackles in six games.

During his three-year career in the NFL, Fitts has posted 15 total tackles, nine solo tackles, and one forced fumble in 22 games played.

After his career at the University of Utah, Fitts was drafted by Arizona during the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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Cardinals LB Kylie Fitts Says His 2021 NFL Season Has Been Cut Short