Cardinals Trade Former No. 4 Overall Pick Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans
The Arizona Cardinals have traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, to the Houston Texans.
Reports surfaced Saturday that Arizona was preparing to trade Harrison, although his destination had not yet been confirmed. Houston had been linked to the receiver as a potential landing spot before the deal was finalized.
The trade became official Monday after Harrison passed his physical. Houston received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, which originally belonged to the San Francisco 49ers.
Reports indicated that Harrison was frustrated with his reduced role in Arizona. However, the Cardinals did not publicly provide a specific reason for trading the former first-round pick. General manager Monti Ossenfort said the decision was not easy, adding that the organization would continue to prioritize what is best for the team.
Harrison was expected to become Arizona’s No. 1 wide receiver after being selected fourth overall in 2024. He recorded 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns during his rookie season. In 2025, he finished with 41 receptions for 608 yards and four touchdowns. Injuries and an illness disrupted his second season, limiting his consistency.
Harrison struggled to get going during the 2026 season, recording just five receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown in four games before the trade, according to NFL.com.
The move gives Harrison an opportunity for a fresh start in Houston, where he will reunite with his former Ohio State teammate and quarterback, C.J. Stroud. The Texans will hope the change of scenery helps the young receiver regain the form that made him one of the top selections in the 2024 draft.
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