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Marvin Harrison Jr. Sees Minimal Role as Cardinals' Passing Game Collapses

LaFleur has defended using Harrison sparingly, with analytics and film critiques raising the risk of a roster move if usage and production do not improve

Overview

  • Through two games Harrison has four targets and one catch for 33 yards, and in Arizona’s 31-7 loss to Seattle he ran 31 routes but recorded zero receptions.
  • Coach Mike LaFleur has publicly defended Harrison’s usage and insisted schematic choices and overall offensive execution, not effort, explain the low target totals.
  • PFF and beat reporting show Harrison’s snap share has dropped in some personnel packages while Michael Wilson is playing more snaps and drawing more targets.
  • Analysts and film evaluators have flagged moments of below‑standard route effort and drops, and at least one NFL insider has suggested Harrison may need a change of scenery if the trend continues.
  • The immediate test comes in Week 3 at San Francisco, with the Cardinals’ usage patterns, Harrison’s on‑field effort and decisions about his long‑term role likely shaping trade and contract conversations later in the season.