Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Cardinals Near Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. Before Lions Game
The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly working on a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. They told him he will not play in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions while they work on the deal.
The team has not announced who might receive him.
Harrison has caught five passes in the first four games, according to the article.
Michael Wilson has been getting more chances to catch the ball.
The Indianapolis Colts are one team mentioned as a possible destination.
The trade has not been reported as completed.
The Cardinals may make a move before or soon after Sunday’s game.
Arizona is reportedly finalizing a trade sending wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to an unnamed team.
The Cardinals told Harrison he would be inactive for Sunday’s Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions while trade details are worked out.
Harrison has five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets through four games, according to the article.
The article says Michael Wilson has taken on a larger role and leads Arizona in receiving yards this season.
The Indianapolis Colts are among the teams linked to Harrison, but no destination or completed deal is confirmed.
- Who
- The Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.; the potential trade partner is unnamed.
- What
- Arizona is reportedly finalizing a trade for Harrison and has told him he will sit out Sunday’s game.
- When
- Ahead of the Cardinals’ Week 5 game; the article says a deal could be completed before or shortly after the game.
- Where
- Arizona; the game is against the Detroit Lions.
- Why
- The article points to Harrison’s limited production and role, interest from other teams, and the opportunity for Arizona to recoup draft capital.
Reasons to trade
Reasons to keep Harrison
Arizona’s roster decision
Reasons to trade
The article says limited production, a reduced role and league interest have moved the Cardinals toward a trade that could recoup draft capital.
Reasons to keep Harrison
The article says general manager Monti Ossenfort had not been eager to trade the player Arizona selected fourth overall.
Harrison’s role and focus
Reasons to trade
His low target and reception totals, alongside Michael Wilson’s increased role, are presented as factors behind the trade speculation.
Reasons to keep Harrison
Harrison said he was focused on Detroit and helping the Cardinals win, and that he paid no mind to trade rumors.
- Player
- Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Current reported status
- Trade reportedly being finalized; Harrison expected to sit out against Detroit.
- Trade destination
- Unnamed; the Indianapolis Colts are among teams linked to him.
- Current-season statistics cited
- Five receptions, 85 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets through four games.
- Contract detail cited
- About $6.3 million in guaranteed rookie-contract money remains, with a team option for 2028.
- Trade deadline cited
- November 10.