Texans officially complete trade for Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Houston, Texas welcomes Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals as the team completes a trade on Monday evening. In exchange, the Texans gave up a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, receiving the Cardinals' first overall selection and a 2027 seventh-round choice. Head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed excitement, stating that Harrison is a "really great playmaker" and a "top receiver" during his college career.

Harrison and new quarterback C.J. Stroud played together at Ohio State from 2021-22. The Texans anticipate the pairing will transform the former No. 4 overall pick into a star player. Harrison has shown promise in the past two seasons, despite a slow start, and has caught 41 passes for 608 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games last year.

Currently, the Texans' passing game is ranked sixth in the NFL, with Pro Bowler Nico Collins as the primary receiver. Harrison's contract calls for $4 million this season and $5.62 million next year, with a fifth-year option decision pending.