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Texans finalize trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals after days of mystery

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Botte, P. (2026, October 11). Texans finalize trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals after days of mystery. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/texans-finalize-trade-for-marvin-harrison-jr-from-cardinals/

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The Houston Texans completed a trade on Monday to acquire wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals, giving up two draft picks in 2027 for him and an additional seventh-round pick. Harrison, who was selected fourth overall by the Cardinals last year out of Ohio State, had become unhappy with his diminished playing time and had been inactive for Sunday’s game against the Lions before the trade. The younger Harrison had a productive rookie season but struggled in 2024, catching just 41 passes for 608 yards in twelve games. The Texans, who began their season winless, secured their first victory on Sunday with a road win over Tennessee before finalizing this significant roster move.

Written by AI on 2026-10-11, 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 Texans registered their first win of the season Sunday, and then pulled off a huge trade. asserted

Texans → register → trade

Houston has agreed to a deal to acquire wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Cardinals in exchange for a 2027 second-rounder and a 2027 sixth-rounder, according to ESPN. uncertain

Houston → agree → ESPN

Harrison, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Ohio State, had been informed by the Cardinals that he would be traded after he’d expressed unhappiness with his reduced role in the offense. asserted

he → inform → offense

Even before the trade was reported, he was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Lions. asserted

he → report → Lions

Harrison, the 24-year-old son of Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison, had just five receptions on 13 targets in Arizona’s first four games this season. asserted

Harrison → have → games

He had 62 receptions for 880 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie in 2024 and just 41 catches for 608 yards in 12 games last year. asserted

He → have → games

Houston started the season with an 0-4 record before posting a 26-3 road win Sunday over Tennessee in a battle of previously winless teams. asserted

Houston → start → teams

Texans finalize trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals after days of mystery

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