Cardinals Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. Amid Finalized Deal Talks

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to an undisclosed team as details are finalized, according to NBC Sports on October 10, 2026. The move affects the 2024 top-10 draft pick, who will be inactive against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

According to NBC Sports, the trade report came from ESPNFL, with league details still being completed before the transaction becomes official. Harrison is expected to leave Arizona after a short run with the team.

The current discussion around the league is that Harrison could land with the Houston Texans, where he would reunite with former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, according to NBC Sports.

NBC Sports reported that the Cardinals had been seeking a package that includes a second-round pick. It remains unclear whether Arizona will receive that level of compensation.

The Cardinals' trade discussions emerged before a destination was confirmed, according to NBC Sports. The report noted that the situation was unusual because trade news typically includes the receiving team when details become public.

Harrison would join former Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy as a 2024 top-10 draft selection traded relatively soon after being selected, according to NBC Sports. McCarthy was taken tenth overall in that draft.

Harrison has seen a reduced role in Arizona's offense under new coach Mike LaFleur, according to NBC Sports. In four games this season, he has recorded five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown.