"Execs around the league are wondering whether the Arizona Cardinals could explore trading 2024 No. 4 pick Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline," Graziano reported this week. "Harrison is extension-eligible after this season, and as of now, the Cardinals would have a hard time paying him based on what he's shown in the league so far. It's worth watching out for a potential change-of-scenery deal in this case."
A Statline That's Raising Questions
The production has been almost nonexistent.
Harrison has one catch for 33 yards on four targets through two games, and he didn't record a single reception in Arizona's 31-7 loss to Seattle in Week 2.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer went further this week, writing that Harrison "probably needs a change of scenery" after watching the early struggles continue under new head coach Mike LaFleur's revamped offense.
Execs around the league are wondering whether the Arizona Cardinals could explore trading WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead of the NFL trade deadline, per @DanGrazianoESPN.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 23, 2026
Harrison Jr. was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but has only caught one pass this season. pic.twitter.com/0K1H1seZd4
LaFleur has pushed back gently on the growing panic. "It's a long season, we're two games in," LaFleur said after Week 2. "There were some opportunities yesterday that I thought that either the defense dictated that it couldn't go there or just self-inflicted wounds, it was kind of fifty-fifty."
Why The Money Complicates Everything
Harrison's fifth-year option for 2028 is worth $18.968 million guaranteed, a number unlikely to be exercised by Arizona or any other team unless Harrison's production turns around significantly.
That makes him more of a prove-it rental than a true long-term building block right now, which could actually suppress what the Cardinals are able to get back in any trade.
Marvin Harrison Jr. is off to the WORST start of his ENTIRE professional career.
— Rookie Watch (@RookieWatxh) September 21, 2026
Through two weeks, Harrison has 4 targets, 1 reception, 33 yards, and a drop.
The former generational WR prospect doesn’t even look LIKE HIMSELF 😬🤯 pic.twitter.com/W9zDlmHUT9
Arizona already committed money elsewhere at the position too, signing fellow receiver Michael Wilson to a three-year, $75 million extension this offseason, a deal that further muddies where Harrison fits into the team's long-term plans.
