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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 23, 2026 03:55 PM ET

Marvin Harrison Jr. struggled with Cardinals before Texans trade, per Yahoo Sports

The 2024 No. 4 overall pick joins a 2-4 Houston squad.

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What happened: Yahoo Sports reported that Marvin Harrison Jr. dealt with internal struggles and was in his own head at one point during his tenure with the Arizona Cardinals prior to being traded to the Houston Texans. The move ended Harrison's stint in Arizona after the franchise drafted him fourth overall out of Ohio State in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Why it matters: The trade shifts Harrison from a 2-4 Cardinals team on a one-game winning streak to a 2-4 Texans club riding a two-game winning streak, with both franchises holding the 13th seed in their respective conferences. Arizona continues reshaping its roster ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline while giving the wideout a fresh start in Houston.

By the numbers: Both the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans stand at 2-4 in the 2026 regular season. Per ESPN, Harrison caught 41 passes for 608 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games with the Cardinals in 2025 (as of Sept. 29, 2026).

What to watch: Harrison integrates into Houston's offense as the Texans look to build on their two-game winning streak, while the Cardinals weigh further roster moves before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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