{
  "id": 14508160,
  "title": "Insider reveals why Colts didn't trade for WR Marvin Harrison Jr.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/insider-reveals-why-colts-didnt-trade-for-wr-marvin-harrison-jr",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:14:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insider-reveals-why-colts-didnt-181421418.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts were reportedly among the teams to investigate wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. before his trade, but general manager Chris Ballard ultimately decided against pursuing a deal. Despite the team's need for additional wide receiver talent, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler suggests the Arizona Cardinals' asking price was simply too high. The Houston Texans ultimately sent a 2027 second-round pick, a 2027 sixth-round pick, and a 2027 seventh-round selection for Harrison Jr. Harrison, a former fourth overall pick, has shown inconsistent production throughout his career. Additionally, the Colts were already without their 2027 first-round pick, making the trade less appealing. Fowler also notes that the Texans did not have a significant competitive advantage over Harrison Jr.",
  "summary": "Why didn't the Indianapolis Colts trade for WR Marvin Harrison Jr.? Here is what one NFL insider had to say.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indianapolis Colts investigated Marvin Harrison Jr. before trade.",
    "Arizona Cardinals' asking price deemed too high by GM Chris Ballard.",
    "Houston Texans acquired Harrison Jr. for 2027 draft picks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}