Overview
- The Cardinals completed the trade on Sunday, sending Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans for 2027 second- and sixth-round selections.
- Arizona made Harrison inactive for its Week 5 game as the club finalized terms and took steps to secure second-round value rather than move him for a lesser return.
- Harrison’s market fell after limited use and production this season — five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown through four games — plus film concerns and a scheme shift under coach Mike LaFleur.
- Houston pursued Harrison to add a proven college connection for quarterback C.J. Stroud, with Texans sources and league insiders confirming Houston was a leading suitor during late trade talks.
- The Cardinals regain mid-round draft capital to reshape the roster and Harrison gets a change of scenery with a clear chance to rebuild his value depending on how Houston deploys him.