Broncos rookie WR Decker expects contract before training camp

The Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker has not yet received a contract from the team since being picked from the third round of 2010 NFL draft, but he has already being preparing for the training camp by taking part in a star-studded camp held by Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

It’s reasonable for Broncos to hesitate in signing Decker, because the rookie injured his left foot in a game against Ohio State in October. It was a Lisfranc injury that means the ligament holding the first two toes is torn and the rehabilitation usually takes a long time and with no guarantees of recovery. That is to say, Decker may have to struggle with the injury all through his NFL career. Since the rookie is always being positive about his job and working hard to improve, the Broncos have taken it easy with him so far.

Decker wears a Brett Favre jersey to participate in the Fitzgerald camp and receives lessons from Hall of Famers Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice. He said that he felt lucky for being invited and given the chance to learn from the star players. He is highly expecting a contract from the Broncos before the training camp. If he does not receive one, it could be even harder for him to find a new job with another NFL team.

Cardinals WR Fitzgerald went through limited practice Wednesday

Since putting on the No.11 Cardinals jersey in 2004, Larry Fitzgerald has missed just four games in his six NFL seasons, and he doesn’t expect to make it five this weekend. Practicing on limited basis Wednesday, the wide receiver was hopefully to play this Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.

The All-Pro receiver for the Cardinals expressed confidence he will be in the lineup Sunday at Detroit, just six days after he bruised a bone and sprained his right knee during Monday night’s 23-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers when 49ers safety Dashon Goldson landed on his leg in the third quarter.

Fitzgerald was helped off the field and went to the locker room, where he said he “got a good tape job and a t-shot,” referring to a painkilling injection. But he still returned to the field with 3 1/2 minutes left. An MRI on Tuesday proved that the injury was not as serious as many were afraid to be.