NFL teams are closely monitoring the Marvin Harrison Jr. situation in Arizona, and if he does become available, the market is shaping up to be a real head-scratcher for Cardinals fans. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, while Harrison Jr. definitely has a market, it might only fetch a quality Day 3 pick, potentially a fourth-rounder. That’s a brutal reality check for a player picked in the first round just three years ago.
Harrison Jr.’s Slide and the Cardinals’ Hand
Let’s be real, this isn’t coming out of nowhere. Harrison Jr. has been struggling, hard. We’re talking about a guy who hasn’t just regressed in 2026, but his 2025 season was a mess too. Through three weeks this season, he’s only hauled in four passes for 73 yards. Yikes. When you’re a top-five pick, that kind of production is just not gonna cut it. The Cardinals, who are in full rebuilding mode with a new regime, might be looking at this situation and thinking any return for Harrison Jr. is better than nothing. They’ve already locked up Michael Wilson long-term, and with guys like Trey McBride, Kendrick Bourne, and rookie running back Jeremiyah Love on the roster, they definitely have enough depth to consider moving on from Harrison Jr.
The Underwhelming Trade Value
Here’s where it really gets wild. A Day 3 pick? For a player who was a premier talent just a few years back and is still under contract for the 2027 season on his rookie deal? The Cardinals were probably dreaming of a much bigger haul for their No. 4 overall pick. Common sense would say they should be asking for at least a third-round pick, if not better. But the word on the street, unfortunately, points to a value more akin to a fourth or even a fifth-rounder. That’s a tough pill to swallow for any team, especially when you’re a rebuilding squad trying to maximize every asset. It just shows how much his recent struggles have tanked his market.
As the early-November trade deadline creeps closer, Cardinals fans need to keep their eyes glued to this story. With Harrison Jr.’s play lately, and that shockingly low market value, a trade could absolutely come to fruition. It’s gonna be a wild few weeks to see how this plays out for Arizona.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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