Marvin Harrison Jr.'s new home has been revealed.
The Arizona Cardinals are trading their former first-round pick to the Houston Texans
, according to Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans. NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport previously reported on Saturday, Oct. 10, that the Cardinals were "finalizing a deal to trade" the receiver, though neither had details of the other team involved. Schefter and Rapoport both reported Sunday that the Texans were the landing spot, shortly after Ryans shared the news.Harrison was inactive for the Cardinals' Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions as Arizona finalized "details of the trade."
One day later, Ryans unveiled the Texans as the mystery suitor in his postgame press conference after the Texans defeated
the Tennessee Titans. Houston adds the former top prospect – and son of former Colts receiver Marvin Harrison – to a receiving corps that currently features Nico Collins and Kayshon Boutte.
Here's what we know about the trade:
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade details
Texans receive:
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
- 2027 seventh-round pick
Cardinals receive:
- 2027 second-round pick
- 2027 sixth-round pick
Marvin Harrison Jr. stats
Here's how Harrison's season and career look by the numbers:
2026:
- Targets: 13
- Catches: 5
- Receiving yards: 85
- Yards per catch: 17
- Touchdowns: 1
Career:
- Targets: 202
- Catches: 108
- Receiving yards: 1,578
- Yards per catch: 14.6
- Touchdowns: 13
How Marvin Harrison Jr. fits with Texans
Harrison struggled to establish himself in the Cardinals' offense over his first two and a half seasons in Arizona.
As a rookie in 2024, he was never on the same page as then-Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in the way that tight end Trey McBride was. Last year, 2023 third-round pick Michael Wilson was quick to establish chemistry with then-backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett after Murray's injury, which further displaced Harrison on the depth chart.
With his new team, Harrison will have another shot to establish himself with a change of scenery.
DeMeco Ryans announces trade in post-game press conference
The Texans were 0-4 entering Week 5 and got their first win against the Texans on Oct. 11. After the game, Houston's head coach surprised reporters by breaking the news that the Texans were trading for Harrison.
"You guys wanna know, huh?" Ryans said. "Yes, we traded for Marvin Harrison. See ya."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cardinals trading Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans, DeMeco Ryans reveals
