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- calendar_today October 10, 2026
Arizona Cardinals Finalizing Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. appears set for a significant move, as the team is reportedly finalizing a trade to send the former Ohio State standout to another, yet-to-be-named NFL team. Multiple reports surfaced Saturday morning indicating that Harrison has been informed he will be inactive for Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Lions while trade discussions continue.
Indianapolis Colts Not in Trade Talks
Although speculation arose due to his Hall of Fame father's legacy with the Indianapolis Colts, it has been confirmed that Harrison’s next destination will not be Indianapolis. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Colts are not part of the trade talks involving Harrison Jr. ESPN reports that any potential deal is unlikely to be finalized until after Sunday’s games.
Trade Compensation and Considerations
The Cardinals’ asking price for Marvin Harrison Jr. is believed to be a second-round draft pick plus an additional selection. The Colts reportedly considered the cost too high, especially as they have already dealt their 2027 first-round pick for Sauce Gardner, making additional draft expenditure challenging. This would potentially leave them without a pick in the first two rounds of an upcoming draft.
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Career and Performance
Harrison entered the NFL as the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft after a standout career at Ohio State, where he was regarded as a can’t-miss prospect. However, his professional career so far has been hampered by injuries and limited productivity. As a rookie, he logged 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. Last season, injuries restricted him to 12 games, and his stats dropped to 41 catches, 608 yards, and four touchdowns. This current season, Harrison has started all four games but recorded only five receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets—a disappointing start for the highly touted wide receiver.
Potential Pressures of a Trade to Indianapolis
While fan interest in Harrison joining the Colts was high due to his father’s celebrated tenure with the team, there were several cautionary factors. Beyond the significant draft-pick compensation, the immense attention and pressure inherited from Marvin Harrison Sr.'s achievements, including his 2016 Hall of Fame induction and franchise records, could have complicated Harrison Jr.'s transition to Indianapolis.
Colts' Receiver Situation and Injury Challenges
The Colts have experienced notable setbacks in their own receiver group. Alec Pierce aggravated an old injury in week two and is on injured reserve, with an uncertain return date. Ashton Dulin remains out due to an ankle injury, while recent free-agent acquisitions Darius Slayton and Keenan Allen have also missed time with their respective injuries. These issues have highlighted the team’s need at wide receiver, but the cost and circumstances have kept the Colts from pursuing Harrison Jr.
Source: fox59.com.
