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Marvin Harrison Jr.’s trade from Arizona to Houston becomes official
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially moved from the Arizona Cardinals to the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
Houston receives Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Arizona gets a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the San Francisco 49ers.
The Texans waived wide receiver Jared Wayne as a corresponding move.
Harrison was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft.
He joins former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud in Houston.
In 33 games with Arizona, Harrison recorded 108 catches, 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s trade from Arizona to Houston became official after he passed his physical on Monday.
Houston will receive the wide receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick, while Arizona will receive 2027 second- and seventh-round picks.
Harrison was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft and is entering his third NFL season.
The trade reunites Harrison with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud in Houston.
- Who
- The Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. Marvin Harrison Jr. is moving to Houston.
- What
- The trade became official after Harrison passed his physical. Houston receives Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick; Arizona receives 2027 second- and seventh-round picks.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- The trade is between the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans.
- Why
- The Texans sought receiving help, while Arizona agreed to move Harrison for draft picks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Trade rumors about Harrison emerged.
The Cardinals and Texans engaged in weekslong trade negotiations.
Arizona deactivated Harrison as reports of an imminent trade circulated.
Harrison passed his physical, making the trade official.
- Arizona’s return
- 2027 second- and seventh-round picks
- Houston’s return
- Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 sixth-round pick
- Physical
- Passed on Monday, October 12, 2026
- Draft status
- Fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft
- Cardinals career
- 33 games, 108 receptions, 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns
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