Cardinals trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans
The gist
The Cardinals traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston for 2027 draft picks in October 2026.
Houston, 0-4 at the time, needs him to help turn its season around.
How it unfolded
- Apr 25, 2024Harrison was selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the NFL Draft in Detroit.
- Sep 23, 2026Harrison heard social media criticism after a slow start to the 2026 season with Arizona.
- Oct 10, 2026The Cardinals finalized a trade of Harrison to the Houston Texans; he was inactive for the Oct. 11 game against the Detroit Lions as the deal was completed.
Key terms
- wide receiver
- An offensive position in gridiron football whose main job is to catch passes, lined up wide from the formation.
- draft picks
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- flex option
- A game where participants manage virtual football teams and earn points based on real players' performances.
Source: Wikipedia