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Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive vs. Lions, AP source says as trade rumors swirl

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Brandt, D. (2026, October 10). Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive vs. Lions, AP source says as trade rumors swirl. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cardinals-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-will-be-inactive-vs-lions-ap-source-says-as-trade-rumors-swirl/article_928424fa-5f7b-5375-985a-314f21cccfb3.html

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Marvin Harrison Jr., the Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver and former No. 4 overall draft pick, will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions due to trade rumors and poor performance this season. The 24-year-old has only five catches for 85 yards and a touchdown in four games this year, leading to decreased playing time as other receivers like Michael Wilson gain prominence.

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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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Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday, as trade rumors swirl around the former No. 4 overall pick. asserted

rumors → say → pick

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move hasn’t been announced. asserted

move → speak → anonymity

The 24-year-old Harrison was widely considered a can’t-miss prospect when he was selected by the Cardinals in 2024 out of Ohio State, but the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder has mostly underwhelmed during his time in the desert. asserted

pounder → consider → desert

His production plummeted through the first four games this season, with just five catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. asserted

production → plummet → yards

First-year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have been supportive of Harrison despite his sparse usage, saying he’s doing everything he can to be productive. asserted

he → say → everything

But the emergence of Michael Wilson — who had his first 1,000-yard receiving season last year — and the presence of All-Pro tight end Trey McBride have made Harrison an afterthought in LaFleur’s offense. asserted

Harrison → have → offense

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive vs. Lions, AP source says as trade rumors swirl

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