The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., according to sources who spoke with ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Cardinals have informed Harrison that he will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions while the trade is completed.
The Houston Texans are considered squarely in the mix for Harrison. If a trade is made, he would be reunited with his college quarterback, C.J. Stroud. The Indianapolis Colts are not involved in talks, a source told ESPN's Stephen Holder. Arizona reportedly asked for a second-round pick and more for the No. 4 pick from the 2024 draft, son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr.
Harrison has been the center of trade speculation for weeks after a slow start. Through four games, he has five catches on 12 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown. His only touchdown came in Sunday's 36-24 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Coach Mike La Fleur said he still has high confidence in Harrison. Harrison hired agents Todd France and Tory Dandy on Sept. 23, and both have previously engineered high-profile trades.
Harrison is due $4 million this year and $5.62 million next year, and a fifth-year option decision is coming this offseason. With the NFL trade deadline under a month away, acquiring teams want to see him play as many games as possible to evaluate him.
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