Winners and losers as Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans: 'I was praying something happened'

Key Points:

• The Arizona Cardinals traded former Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans in exchange for 2027 second- and sixth-round draft picks, plus a 2027 seventh-round pick going to Houston.
• Harrison struggled in Arizona due to injuries and inconsistent production, finishing with 108 catches, 1,578 yards, and 13 touchdowns over 33 games, but his reunion with former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud in Houston has generated optimism.
• The Texans, currently 1-4, hope Harrison can bolster their thin receiving corps and help them rebound from a slow start, potentially defying NFL history by making the playoffs after an 0-4 start.
• The Cardinals benefited by acquiring valuable draft capital for a player many teams viewed as overvalued given his limited production and injury history, aiding their rebuilding efforts.
• Some NFC teams outside the NFC West see the Cardinals' trade as weakening their division competitiveness, potentially increasing the chances for other NFC West teams to secure playoff spots.