Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans for draft picks

The Arizona Cardinals traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans for a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick on October 12, 2026. Head coach Mike LaFleur described the decision as being in the best interest of the club. Harrison was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, signaling a significant re-evaluation of his role with the team after just a few years. LaFleur did not provide extensive details on the trade but acknowledged that Harrison's play did not meet expectations. The Cardinals are looking to consolidate their roster after recently extending another wide receiver, Michael Wilson.

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