Nick Caserio: Marvin Harrison Jr. trade was finalized on Friday
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Key Points:
- The trade sending receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals to the Texans was finalized on Friday evening, well before the Sunday announcement.
- Texans G.M. Nick Caserio confirmed that the Cardinals chose to delay the public announcement until Sunday despite the deal being completed earlier.
- Caserio refuted claims that the trade depended on the Texans' performance against the Titans, stating the game outcome had no influence on the agreement.
- Initial reports from ESPNFL about the trade were incomplete and somewhat misleading, as insiders likely knew the trade destination but withheld details.
- The full context clarifies that the trade was settled before the weekend, contradicting earlier speculation and emphasizing the timing of the announcement rather than the deal itself.
