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The Houston Texans traded for wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. on Friday, Oct. 9, sending 2026 second- and seventh-round picks to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round selection.
Harrison learned of the deal Saturday morning, Oct. 11, and subsequently cleared out his locker, skipping team and hotel meetings. He was inactive for Arizona's game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Oct. 12. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade afterward. Houston general manager Nick Caserio noted that Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort delayed informing Harrison of his destination until after the Lions contest.
The second-year receiver had sought a change of scenery after hiring agents Todd France and Tory Dandy around Sept. 23. They first contacted Ossenfort on Sept. 25, and though Arizona initially declined interest, multiple teams inquired by Sept. 28. Harrison had expressed concern about the Cardinals' quarterback situation.
Harrison made his Texans debut Sunday in London, catching 3 passes on 4 targets for 34 yards in a 34-31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He reunited with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud and called the opportunity surreal. Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson, who signed a three-year, $75 million extension Sept. 3, said perhaps it worked out for both parties and acknowledged Harrison was not happy.
Source: ESPN - Fri Oct 23, 6:00 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).