Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans for future draft picks
The Arizona Cardinals sent wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a sixth-round pick, while retaining a seventh-round pick.
Arizona traded former fourth-overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston for a 2027 second-round selection, a 2027 sixth-round selection and a 2027 seventh-round pick. The move gives the Cardinals an additional second-round choice in a draft class projected to be talent-rich, while the Texans acquire a receiver who was a top-10 draft pick but has struggled with injuries and limited production in Arizona.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who played with Harrison at Ohio State, said he was pleased with the trade. > "I don't even know if I'm allowed to say [but] I was praying something happened with him. The fact he did, and it's a spot like Houston? Man, I'm happy for him."
Houston hopes Harrison can revive his career alongside quarterback C.J. Stroud, with whom he shared a productive partnership at Ohio State. The Texans' receiving group has been depleted by injuries, and the addition of Harrison provides a deep-ball threat and route-running ability.
Analysts noted that the Cardinals likely received better value than initially expected, as several league executives believed Harrison was not worth a second-round pick. The trade also reflects the Texans' urgency to improve their offense after an 0-4 start to the season.
The deal leaves the Cardinals with additional draft capital to rebuild, while the Texans assume the risk of a player who has posted modest numbers in Arizona but possesses high upside if he can stay healthy.