Marvin Harrison Jr.'s time with the Arizona Cardinals is coming to an end after less than three seasons.
The Cardinals are finalizing a trade involving Harrison and a mystery team, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Harrison will be inactive for Arizona's Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions with the trade looming.
Harrison finishes his time in Arizona having generated 108 catches for 1,578 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns across 33 games (30 starts) for the Cardinals.
It's not yet clear where Harrison will land or what the Cardinals will receive in compensation for the No. 4 overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft. That said, plenty of teams should be interested in the 24-year-old, once viewed as a potential franchise cornerstone with a nice combination
of size and speed.
Here's a look at the teams that could be in the mix for Harrison as the Cardinals prepare to trade him.
Houston Texans
The Texans are among the teams tied to Harrison, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Media's Ian Rapoport. Such a landing spot would be sensible, as the Texans are searching for a consistent, long-term No. 2 receiver alongside Nico Collins and previously traded for Kayshon Boutte to try to help fill that role.
Harrison also has built-in chemistry with Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, as the two were teammates at Ohio State. Perhaps rekindling that connection will help each overcome some of their recent struggles at the NFL level.
Indianapolis Colts
Marvin Harrison Sr. spent his entire 13-year Hall of Fame career with the Colts. Could his son try to follow in his footsteps in Indianapolis?
The Colts could use another receiver to pair with Alec Pierce and Josh Downs for the long term. Harrison's strong route-running skills could make him an ideal fit in that trio, with Pierce serving as a downfield deep threat and Downs working as a shifty option out of the slot.
New England Patriots
The Patriots still haven't fully evaluated their new-look receiver room, as A.J. Brown has been sidelined since Week 1 with an ankle injury. Still, it's fair to assume they would be interested in adding a talent like Harrison to give Drake Maye another consistent weapon.
The only question is whether the Patriots would be willing to acquire Harrison, who may soon be due a large payday, with high-paid receivers Brown and Romeo Doubs already on the roster. But with Harrison under team control through the 2028 season, the Patriots could afford to take such a gamble with Maye still on his rookie deal.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs are 4-0, but they are a bit shorthanded at receiver. They lost their No. 3 wideout, Tyquan Thornton, to a gruesome ankle injury, while Rashee Rice left Kansas City's Week 4 with a hamstring injury.
Harrison could help replace Thornton and give Patrick Mahomes a big-bodied target on the outside. Harrison's presence could also free up the Chiefs to move Xavier Worthy around more, create mismatches and better use his game-breaking speed.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders have gotten off to a surprising 3-1 start to the 2026 NFL season. They have done so despite getting little production from their receiver room, as Tre Tucker is the only wideout on the roster with more than five catches entering Week 5.
Harrison would give the Raiders a high-ceiling option and a potential security blanket at the position for Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. At just 24, Harrison would be an ideal candidate to keep growing and developing alongside Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Philadelphia Eagles
Howie Roseman can never be counted out on the trade market, as he proved by sending his starting left guard Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens in a trade ahead of Week 5. He could sniff around Harrison in the hopes of sparking his team's stagnant offense.
Also, the idea of pairing Harrison, DeVonta Smith and 2026 first-round pick Makai Lemon could appeal to Roseman. That would be a potential-packed trio at receiver, with Dontayvion Wicks providing elite depth as a top backup and role player.
Baltimore Ravens
Zay Flowers has been excellent to start the 2026 NFL season, but as has long been the case, the Ravens have struggled to find a consistent No. 2 receiver behind him. Fourth-round rookie Ja'Kobi Lane could eventually be the answer, but he is currently sidelined with a wrist injury.
Harrison would complement the speedy-but-small Flowers. His presence would open up more space for the Boston College product and make life a bit easier on Lamar Jackson, whenever the two-time MVP recovers from an ankle injury that will sideline him in Week 5.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Which team could be trading for Marvin Harrison Jr.? Potential landing spots
