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Larry Fitzgerald's followers have seen a different side of the former wide receiver this week.

A person interacts a lot on social media.

Fitzgerald answered questions from fans and interacted with them on the platform.

Fitzgerald handled himself like a professional when people tried to bait him into stepping out of his character.

One example?

Fitzgerald was accused of being classless in the way he ended his playing career.

Very classless of you to retire without thanking your teammates and fans. I know the owner, GM and coaches don't deserve a thing, but you handled it well.

Kyler Murray's agent is questioning the commitment of the Arizona Cardinals.

The ArizonaCardinals uniform was voted among the best in the NFL.

Larry Fitzgerald addresses rumors that he stopped playing due to Kyler Murray.

Very classless of you to retired without thanking your teammates and fans . I know the owner , gm and coaches don’t deserve a thing , but You handled it awfully

— gorgeous (@coqui_junior) March 15, 2022

Fitzgerald thanked the man for sharing his thoughts. I will buy you a cold soft drink if I run into you at some point.

I respect your opinion sir and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully I run into you at some point and we have conversation over a cold soft drink I will buy. pray you are well and appreciate your support of our beloved Cardinals.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 15, 2022

It was one of the highlights from the future Hall of Famer on the social networking site.

Fitzgerald talked about why he doesn't fill out NCAA Tournament brackets, why he wasn't making an NBA prediction, and why he ran for political office.

No it's always demoralizing to have your whole bracket destroyed after 3 games and only verifies how horrible I am at picking college basketball games.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

No predictions just lots of hopes and prayers

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

It's damn near impossible to get anything done today. Every1 for themselves or the agenda they push. Nobody willing to work together to meet in the middle for the common good. Plus I'd struggle to make the ticket in my own house. At least 1 of my son's wouldnt vote for me. Lol

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

I haven't slightest idea. Never experienced that before.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

You sent it to the wrong address.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

Take the 100k

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

Last I saw him he had a ring on his finger.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

Let's not make assumptions.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

I just wanted to come on and chop it up with my people. The goat will keep doing goat things down in Tampa.

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

Larry Fitzgerald recently became a lot more active on social media.
Larry Fitzgerald recently became a lot more active on social media.

How rare were Fitzgerald's actions?

His account was thought to have been hacked because he was using the social media platform differently.

@LarryFitzgerald Today is the most active I’ve EVER seen you on Twitter brother….. your son ain’t messing with your phone now is he? ;) lol I’m digging it but curious is all haha. Either way much love 🐐

— Kiernan Ryan Daley (@KiernanDaley) March 16, 2022

@LarryFitzgerald hacked ??.

— K1SinceDay1 (@KSzn2021) March 17, 2022

Well enough to know that Larry Fitzgerald ain’t sayin this. Give him the account back

— Jack (@1stStringJack) March 16, 2022

Larry replied to thehack with a simple response, "You are hilarious."

You are hilarious

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

You assume just because I'm a humble dude I didn't want to win the heisman? Doesn't every kid who watch's and dreams of playing college ball want to? Or was alone?

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) March 16, 2022

Fitzgerald gained a lot of respect for his interactions this week because he has been funny on social media.

Shout out to @LarryFitzgerald for giving Arizona Cardinals fans a taste of what Twitter was like back in 2009-2014.

Back when Dockett would talk to fans all day about his alligator 😂

There is a post by Ralph Amsden on March 16, 2022.

Been really cool to see @LarryFitzgerald so active on Twitter the past few days. Inspired so many of us, including myself, to 1) love the sport of football and

2) love the @AZCardinals

— Burd’s Eye View (@AZCard_BurdsEye) March 16, 2022

You can see all of Fitzgerald's interactions on social media here.

Larry Fitzgerald talks about golf, football and why he won't use the word retirement.

Jeremy Cluff can be reached at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. You can follow him on social media.

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