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Marvin Harrison Jr. inactive for Week 5 as Cardinals work to finalize trade with struggling star

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Crane, A. (2026, October 10). Marvin Harrison Jr. inactive for Week 5 as Cardinals work to finalize trade with struggling star. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/marvin-harrison-jr-inactive-for-week-5-as-cardinals-finalize-trade/

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Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals' No. 4 overall pick in 2024, will be inactive for Week 5 while Arizona finalizes a trade involving the struggling star wide receiver. Harrison has caught only five passes for 85 yards and one touchdown so far this season. The article notes that potential trade partners could include the 49ers or Raiders, though no definitive deal is confirmed yet.

Written by AI on 2026-10-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Marvin Harrison Jr., the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, was traded by the Arizona Cardinals to the Houston Texans for a 2027 second-rounder and two sixth-round picks. Harrison had only five receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown in his first four games this season. The trade came after Harrison expressed dissatisfaction with his reduced role in the offense. The move was announced following Week 4 when Harrison was listed as inactive against the Detroit Lions, marking his debut on the inactive list due to trade discussions rather than injury or disciplinary reasons. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort stated that the decision was made to do what is best for the team, and Harrison's reduced productivity had led to this outcome. Houston hopes Harrison's familiarity with quarterback C.J. Stroud from their college days at Ohio State will help him integrate quickly into the offense after his arrival in Houston on Monday.

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The NFL trade deadline is still a month away, but that didn’t stop the Cardinals from nearing a deal with one of their stars. asserted

that → stop → stars

Marvin Harrison Jr., the No. 4 overall pick in 2024 and the son of the Hall of Fame wideout, will be inactive Sunday as Arizona finalizes a trade, according to ESPN. uncertain

Arizona → finalize → ESPN

The other team involved in the trade remains unclear, but Harrison has caught just five passes for 85 yards and a touchdown during the Cardinals’ first four games of the season. uncertain

Harrison → involve → season

Harrison’s best season occurred during his rookie year, when he collected 885 yards and eight touchdowns, but those numbers dipped to 608 and four, respectively, last season — and then continued falling to start 2026. asserted

numbers → occur → 2026

He hired agents Todd France and Tory Dandy of Athletes First this week. asserted

He → hire → First

The 49ers and Raiders are two teams who could use an addition at receiver. uncertain

who → use → receiver

Marvin Harrison Jr. inactive for Week 5 as Cardinals work to finalize trade with struggling star

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