Marvin Harrison Jr. trade: Cardinals send former top-5 pick to Texans for multiple draft choices
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Key Points:
- The Arizona Cardinals have traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., the 2024 fourth overall pick, to the Houston Texans along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for 2027 second- and sixth-round picks.
- Harrison was inactive during the Cardinals' game against the Detroit Lions amid trade rumors, and the Texans confirmed the trade following their win over the Tennessee Titans.
- Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Harrison's former Ohio State teammate, expressed optimism about the trade, highlighting Harrison's talent, work ethic, and potential positive impact on Houston's offense.
- Harrison struggled to make a significant impact with the Cardinals in 2026, recording only five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown, despite being heavily targeted during his career.
- Harrison Jr. is the first wide receiver since 1974 to be traded within his first three NFL seasons after a top-five draft selection, joining a recent trend of top-5 picks being traded before their fourth year.
