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Marvin Harrison Jr. trade destination remains unclear as Cardinals weigh offer
The Arizona Cardinals have told wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. that he will be traded, but the deal had not been finalized as of Sunday morning.
The 24-year-old was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft and will miss Arizona’s game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Houston is among the teams that have contacted the Cardinals, and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was Harrison’s teammate at Ohio State.
Other teams could still become involved, and the Texans’ game against the Tennessee Titans could affect what happens.
Harrison has five catches through four games this season, but had 885 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie in 2024.
Arizona had hoped to receive as much as a first-round draft pick, and people familiar with the talks expect a strong return.
The Cardinals still need to complete the trade, after which Harrison’s new team and the compensation will be clear.
The Arizona Cardinals are preparing to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., but his destination has not been confirmed.
The Cardinals informed Harrison early Saturday that they expected to trade him.
Houston is among the teams that have contacted Arizona, but sources said Sunday morning that no trade had been finalized.
Harrison will be inactive for Arizona’s Sunday game against the Detroit Lions.
Arizona had hoped to receive as much as a first-round draft pick, and sources said the team appeared poised for a strong return.
- Who
- The Arizona Cardinals are trading wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
- What
- Arizona has an offer it considers sufficient to move Harrison, but the trade has not been finalized.
- When
- The Cardinals informed Harrison early Saturday; the destination remained unclear Sunday morning.
- Where
- The Cardinals are based in Arizona. Houston is among the teams that have contacted them.
- Why
- Arizona appears to have received an offer it considers strong enough to trade Harrison. The exact compensation is not stated.
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The Cardinals decided they had received an offer they were comfortable accepting and informed Harrison of the expected trade.
Sources said no trade had been officially finalized and Harrison’s destination remained unknown.
Harrison was set to be inactive for the Cardinals’ game against the Lions.
- Draft position
- No. 4 overall pick in 2024
- Arizona receiving target
- The Cardinals had hoped for as much as a first-round draft pick
- Houston interest
- Houston was among the teams in contact about Harrison
- Age
- 24 years old
- 2024 rookie season
- 885 receiving yards and eight touchdowns
Sources
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