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NFL Execs Believe Texans Overpaid for WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

The 1-4 Houston Texans finalized the trade for the former Arizona Cardinals WR on Sunday after their first win of the season.

The Houston Texans recently made a trade that has garnered attention from NFL executives. They acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals in a deal that pairs the new first-round pick with his Ohio State teammate, quarterback C.J. Stroud. However, not everyone is pleased with the deal. According to Yahoo Sports senior reporter Jori Epstein, executives from multiple teams were not willing to give up a higher draft pick for Harrison.

The Texans, who have started the season with a 0-4 record, believed that reuniting Harrison with Stroud, their former first-round pick, could make him a dynamic playmaker. Stroud expressed his excitement about the acquisition, praising Harrison's skills and work ethic.

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