The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade of Marvin Harrison Jr., the former No. 4 overall pick, who was inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Arizona told the former Ohio State star about its decision Saturday morning, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Harrison had been the subject of trade speculation for days.
Suitors are a moving target. The Indianapolis Colts looked into Harrison, but Mike Chappell reported Saturday that they are not in the sweepstakes after doing their due diligence. Zenitz reports the Houston Texans are among the teams that have talked with Arizona.
General manager Monti Ossenfort publicly maintained that Harrison remains part of the franchise's plans. Sunday's reported deal makes that moot. Harrison, 24, has not given the Cardinals reasons to feature him this season, with drops and productivity concerns. He gained 608 yards in 12 games last season and has five catches for 85 yards through four games in 2026. As a rookie, he started 16 games and caught 62 passes for 885 yards and eight touchdowns.
Tom Pelissero reports Arizona now wants a second-rounder or better to move him.
Common questions
Are the Cardinals trading Marvin Harrison Jr.?
- Yes, the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade of Marvin Harrison Jr., the former No. 4 overall pick, according to a report. He was inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Arizona told the former Ohio State star about its decision Saturday morning, per CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.
Which teams are in the mix for Marvin Harrison Jr.?
- The Houston Texans are among the teams that have talked with Arizona, according to Zenitz. The Indianapolis Colts looked into Harrison but are not in the sweepstakes after doing their due diligence, Mike Chappell reported Saturday. The list of suitors is a moving target.
What did the Cardinals say about Harrison's future with the team?
- Publicly, they said he was staying. General manager Monti Ossenfort maintained that Harrison remains part of the franchise's plans. The reported deal makes that moot. Harrison, 24, was inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, and Arizona told him about its decision Saturday morning.
