Marvin Harrison Jr. Traded to Texans Before Lions Kickoff
The Cardinals traded Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans hours after ruling him inactive against Detroit. #Lions
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was listed as inactive for their Sunday game against the Detroit Lions, and it turns out that there was a reason for his absence. According to Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to trade Harrison Jr. and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Houston Texans for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2027 6th-round pick.
This trade is significant for both teams. The Lions won't have to worry about facing Harrison Jr. on Sunday, and once the deal is finalized, he will be out of the NFC entirely. Marvin Harrison Jr. is getting a fresh start in Houston, where he will join quarterback C.J. Stroud. The two were once teammates at Ohio State University in college.
With the trade, Harrison Jr. gets a chance to make a second act in Houston. As a 24-year-old who was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by Arizona, he had a solid rookie season with the Cardinals. In 2023, he played in four games, catching five passes for 85 yards receiving and one touchdown, while averaging 17.0 yards per reception. He was targeted 12 times during his time with Arizona.
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