The Bills are off to a 2-0 start, and that kind of early momentum is exactly why they should be paying attention if Marvin Harrison Jr. really does become available.
Buffalo already has Josh Allen and a receiving group that includes Dalton Kincaid, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and D.J. Moore once he’s back from injury.
Even so, the idea of adding another high-end pass catcher is the kind of move that makes sense when you have a star quarterback. You never stop looking for more weapons.
That’s where Harrison enters the picture. His time in Arizona has not gone the way anyone expected, and that’s now feeding trade chatter. ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported that league executives are starting to wonder whether the Cardinals might consider moving the 2024 No. 4 pick before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
"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.... They have a new coaching staff and a new offense.
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," Graziano wrote.
If Arizona is even open to that kind of conversation, Buffalo ought to find out what the cost would be.
There’s still obvious talent here, even if the production hasn’t matched the hype. In 31 games with the Cardinals, Harrison has 104 catches for 1,526 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. The issues have been consistency, drops, and his place in the game plan.
The last two weeks have only added to the noise. He opened the season with one catch for 33 yards in Week 1, then went without a catch on one target in Week 2. Clips have also been circulating online that question his effort against Seattle last week.
Asked about getting Harrison the ball more, Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur said, "We also have Trey McBride who is one of the best underneath guys in the world and there’s only about 60-65 plays a game.”
From the outside, it’s not hard to see why this situation is being watched so closely. A move feels possible, and a fresh start might be exactly what Harrison needs.
He’s only 24, and he entered the league as the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft for a reason. The Ohio State product is listed at 6'3" and 220 pounds, and his calling card coming out was route running, strong hands, and vertical speed.
Those traits still matter. In Buffalo, they might matter even more.
And because his Arizona stint has been uneven, the price might be manageable. A deal would give the Bills control of Harrison for 2026 and 2027 before they’d have to decide on his long-term future.
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