Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive vs. Lions, AP source says as trade rumors swirl

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will sit out the team's upcoming game against the Detroit Lions, according to an anonymous source cited by The Associated Press. The move comes as speculation about potential trades involving the former No. 4 overall pick continues to circulate. Harrison, who turned 24 in 2024, has been struggling to make an impact during his tenure with the Cardinals.

His production has plummeted, recording just five catches for 85 yards and a touchdown in the team's first four games of the season. Despite his lackluster performance, first-year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have offered words of encouragement, acknowledging Harrison's efforts to contribute to the offense.

However, the arrival of rising star Michael Wilson, who set a season record with 1,000 receiving yards last year, and the emergence of All-Pro tight end Trey McBride have relegated Harrison to an insignificant role in head coach LaFleur's offensive scheme. Harrison, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, has failed to live up to the high expectations that accompanied his selection by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.