Marvin Harrison Jr.’s tenure with the Arizona Cardinals has taken an unexpected turn, with the former fourth overall pick now headed to a new team in a trade.
The Arizona Cardinals are set to trade Harrison Jr. to a mystery team, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. It is not yet known what the Cardinals will receive in exchange for the receiver’s services.
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Schefter noted that Harrison Jr. He will be inactive for Arizona’s Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Oct. 11 (4:25 p.m., Fox).
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Harrison, once viewed as a potential cornerstone of Arizona’s offense, has struggled to play a prominent role as he reshapes the Cardinals’ receiving corps, relegated to third down at best. The situation became clearer when Michael Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million extension, cementing the franchise’s commitment to him as the centerpiece of its passing attack.
Despite a disappointing start to his NFL career, Harrison remains an intriguing talent. His combination of size, athleticism and route running ability made him one of the top-rated prospects in the 2024 draft class, while the Hall of Famer added to the buzz surrounding his arrival in the league.
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Harrison’s new team is capitalizing on this potential, giving Harrison the opportunity to revive his career in a new environment. Acquiring Harrison is a rare chance to add a high-end receiver, while Arizona turns the page on a once-promising partnership that never quite clicked.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade details
This section will be updated.
Cardinals WR depth chart
Along with Harrison Jr., the remaining wide receivers in Arizona are:
Marvin Harrison Jr. contract
Harrison still has one more season left on his rookie deal, meaning he’ll have minimum hits through 2026 and 2027.
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The receiving club would have the option to retain Harrison Jr.’s services for a third year in 2028, subject to a fifth-year option after the 2026 season.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Marvin Harrison Jr. to the mystery team? The Cardinals are reportedly making a trade