Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's attempt for a new hearing for his four-game Deflategate suspension was turned down today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, meaning -- again -- Brady won't be playing against the Cardinals in the regular-season opener at University of Phoenix Stadium on "Sunday Night Football."

Brady still could appeal to the Supreme Court, but that course of action (which would likely be an attempt to at least get a stay for the suspension, pushing it perhaps to 2017) is a longer shot than the Second Circuit move.

UPDATE: Brady announced he will no longer fight the suspension, so he is definitely not playing against the Cardinals.

The Cards have been asked about Brady playing or not playing, and yes, a couple have talked about wanting to play the best -- which includes facing Brady. But I thought Larry Fitzgerald was pretty honest when he was asked about whether he'd rather play against Brady in the opener or not.

"Come on, man," Fitzgerald said. "I think that's a pretty easy question to answer. I love Tom, that's my man, but if he doesn't play, I wouldn't shed any tears.

"I'd love to see him back the next week, though."

It wouldn't be the next week, either.