Arizona Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston Texans
The Arizona Cardinals traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. The Texans received Harrison and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
- Where
- Houston (NFL team involved)
- When
- Oct. 11, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 2 outlets
Counties: Harris
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
- Draft picks in trade2027 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-round pick to Arizona; 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston2 Who pays or receives it: Not applicable - draft picks exchanged
Who's involved
- Arizona Cardinalsteam trading away player
- Houston Texansteam acquiring player
- Marvin Harrison Jr.wide receiver traded to Houston
- C.J. StroudHouston Texans quarterback
The facts
- Cardinals traded Harrison and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Texans for a 2027 second-round pick and sixth-round pick.2
- Harrison was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by Arizona.2
- Harrison and Texans QB Stroud played together at Ohio State in 2021 and 2022.2
- Through four games in 2026, Harrison had five catches on 13 targets for 85 yards and one touchdown.2
- Texans dealt with injuries to receivers Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins.2
- Deal expected to be finalized Monday after Harrison takes a physical.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport Cardinals agreed to trade Harrison and 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston for 2027 second-round and sixth-round picks2
- Pro Football Talk Texans are the likely destination for Harrison1
- Cardinals They want a second-round pick in 2027 draft for Harrison1
- Texans They offered a second-round pick in 2028, later agreed to 20271
Where the sources disagree
- Which draft year for Texans' second-round pick 2028 per [1]; 2027 per [2]
How they headlined it
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Marvin Harrison trade: Houston Texas reportedly involved
Arizona Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texas, reunites WR with C.J. Stroud
Sources
Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 1 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →
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- Marvin Harrison trade: Houston Texas reportedly involved
- Arizona Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texas, reunites WR with C.J. Stroud
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