Arizona Cardinals Christian Kirk is heading for free agency after a career-best 2021 campaign.
The 25-year-old wide receiver told TMZ he’s considering all options for his future.
“I’m kind of open-minded about it,” Kirk said of free will. “I just want to land in the best place I can be. Whether it’s in Arizona or somewhere else, man, I’m happy to be in this position.”
A second-round pick in 2018, Kirk hit 77 for 982 yards and five touchdowns in 2021. Although he has never been turned into more than a minor option, teams require three productive strikeouts in today’s league.
In his four seasons with Arizona, Kirk has demonstrated the ability to win deep, has good hands as a boundary receiver, and can play outside of an offensive structure.
Depending on what happens with the franchise tag, Kirk could prove to be one of the best young options for clubs looking to upgrade their receiver corps through free agency.
Kirk recently went on vacation with Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Panthers’ Sam Darnold and Washington’s Kyle Allen. Given an off-field relationship with Josh Allen and the Bills’ desire to quickly add a third WR this offseason, the Bills-Kirk connection could be on the cards in free will.
TMZ asked Kirk directly if he was going to make it to Buffalo.
“Perhaps,” he answered deftly. “Like I said, I will just let my team and the people who help me make the decision help me. Let’s see what happens”.