Rival teams are already sniffing around Marvin Harrison Jr., even though the Arizona Cardinals haven’t even put the third-year wide receiver on the trade block. That’s the word from ESPN’s Dan Graziano, and if true, it’s wild to think about. It’s early season, but this kind of chatter could seriously shake things up.
Nine Targets? Seriously?
Can you believe it? Harrison has seen just nine targets over a three-game stretch this season. Jacoby Brissett, the Cardinals quarterback, has apparently been favoring tight end Trey McBride and fellow wideouts Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne. It’s a head-scratcher when you think about the talent Harrison is supposed to be. People around the league are starting to get the feeling that Harrison just isn’t a fit in an Arizona offense that’s clearly prioritizing McBride as its top guy. This perception has some teams thinking he could actually be available, even if the Cards are trying to keep a lid on it.
Whispers vs. Reality: What Brissett and Harrison Are Saying
Now, the Cardinals themselves are officially playing it cool, with Graziano reporting they’ve “given no indication that they are eager or even interested” in trading Harrison. But come on, actions speak louder than words, right? If Harrison were eventually shopped, there would be “plenty” of interested teams. Just last week, after their Week 3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Harrison did get a season-high five targets and caught three passes for 40 yards. He even snagged a crucial 19-yard pass on a fourth-quarter touchdown drive after an early offensive pass interference flag. Brissett had some things to say about Harrison ahead of Week 4, too. He mentioned, “Trying to find more ways to get him the ball. I thought he played pretty well last game. Every time his number was called, he made the play. That was a big third down for us, and threw it with the utmost confidence.” Sounds good, but is it enough? Harrison himself keeps it professional. When asked if he talks to Brissett during games about being open, he said, “Maybe during the week… but definitely not on a Sunday or gametime. You let them do their process, go through their progression, their reads… to tell someone, ‘Hey, just look at me,’ that’s not winning football.” That tells you everything about the situation.
What’s Next for Marvin Harrison Jr.?
This isn’t some rental player either. Harrison was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 draft, and he’s locked into his rookie contract, which has him under team control all the way through the 2028 season. Plus, McBride and Wilson are both signed through 2029. So, the Cardinals have some decisions to make about their receiving corps. Whether Arizona decides to move Harrison to a team willing to bet he can become a true WR1 with a change of scenery is going to depend on two big things: his usage down the stretch of this season and if the 1-2 Cardinals are even close to postseason contention by the November 10 trade deadline. Keep an eye on those target numbers, because they’re going to tell the real story of what’s coming next!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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