Marvin Harrison Jr.'s time with the Arizona Cardinals ended abruptly on a Saturday in October. He reported to the team's Tempe, Arizona, facility for his usual routine, but his day changed course when coach Mike La Fleur informed the team during a full meeting that the fourth overall pick from 2024 was being traded. Harrison was already cleaning out his locker when teammates returned, and he gave New Balance gear from his sponsor to his teammates before leaving.
Harrison had not attended the team's meetings that evening, and he was inactive for the Cardinals' home game against the Detroit Lions the following day. Houston Texans coach De Meco Ryans confirmed the trade shortly after the Texans beat the Tennessee Titans, saying the team had acquired Marvin Harrison. Texans general manager Nick Caserio said the deal had been agreed upon on Friday, Oct. 9, and that Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort wanted to wait until after the Lions game to tell Harrison where he was going.
Harrison's tenure in Arizona fell short of expectations. After 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, his production declined over two seasons during which the Cardinals cycled through two coaches and two starting quarterbacks. Teammate Michael Wilson said he was sad to see Harrison go but suggested the move could benefit both sides.
Harrison made his Texans debut in London, catching three of four targets for 34 yards in a 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is reunited with his Ohio State quarterback, C.J. Stroud, an opportunity he called "surreal."
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