Texans acquire Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals in trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Houston Texans have traded for wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals. The move comes after the Texans secured their first win of the season against the Tennessee Titans, highlighting the team's commitment to remaining competitive despite a 1-4 start. Harrison, who has struggled this season, will reunite with his former college quarterback C.J. Stroud. In exchange, the Cardinals received a second-round draft pick for 2027, aiming to rebuild their roster after Harrison's underperformance. Houston’s move indicates their strategy to boost their offensive capabilities going forward.
- •Texans won against Titans 26-3 before the trade announcement.
- •Harrison has recorded only five receptions for 85 yards this season.
- •C.J. Stroud and Harrison were college teammates at Ohio State.
- •Arizona GM Monti Ossenfort now has additional draft picks for rebuilding.
- •Harrison's performance in Houston will determine his future with the team.
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Marvin Harrison Jr. trade winners and losers include C.J. Stroud and Cardinals GM
"Marvin Harrison Jr. is on the move. The Texans are getting a motivated WR and the Cardinals are moving on. But not everyone is a winner in the trade.
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