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Marvin Harrison deal was most likely done before Sunday's games started
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Marvin Harrison did not play for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday amid reports he was being traded to an unnamed team, with speculation that the deal was kept under wraps to avoid disrupting trade negotiations and the Cardinals' value for Harrison.
- Sources suggest the trade deal between the Cardinals and Houston Texans was likely finalized before Sunday, with both teams choosing to delay the announcement until after their games to minimize distractions.
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans inadvertently confirmed the trade before the Cardinals' game started, despite efforts to keep the news under wraps until Sunday evening.
- The trade is pending Harrison passing a physical exam, which is generally a formality, but remains a final step before the deal is official.
- The secrecy and timing of the reports have fueled confusion and speculation among fans and insiders, with some suspecting manipulation of prediction markets.
