The Houston Texans have swung big for a new target, landing Marvin Harrison Jr. in a deal that sends the former Arizona Cardinals first-rounder back alongside C.J. Stroud.
Arizona agreed to trade Harrison and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The sides worked through one final hurdle over whether that second-rounder would come in 2027 or 2028, and Houston ultimately gave in on the 2027 pick. The move is expected to become official Monday, once Harrison passes his physical.
The timing lined up neatly for Houston, which picked up its first win of the season Sunday against the Tennessee Titans before the deal came together. The Texans also needed help at receiver, and they’ve got it now. Nico Collins has been dealing with injuries, Jayden Higgins is out for the season with an ACL injury, and Tank Dell is still working back from injured reserve.
For Harrison, the move brings him back to familiar territory. He and Stroud formed a connection at Ohio State in 2021 and 2022, with Harrison’s breakout coming while Stroud was the quarterback.
In Columbus, Harrison put together a monster final two seasons, catching 144 passes for 2,474 yards. He won the Biletnikoff Award in 2023 and finished as a Heisman Trophy finalist, building a résumé that made him one of the most decorated receivers in Buckeyes history.
Arizona drafted Harrison No. 4 overall in 2024, adding a player who arrived with plenty of attention as the son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr. He delivered a strong rookie season, finishing with 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns.
But the last stretch never quite matched the expectations. Injuries and quarterback instability slowed him down in his first two NFL seasons.
He also had appendix surgery during his 2025 season, and this year has gotten off to a quiet start. Through four games in 2026, Harrison has five catches on 13 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Over 33 career games, he has 108 receptions for 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Arizona kept him out of Sunday’s game against the Lions while the trade was being completed. With the NFL trade deadline set for Nov. 10, Houston now has time to work Harrison into the offense for the stretch run.
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