Hold up, Chiefs fans! If you were hoping Marvin Harrison Jr. was bringing his talents to Kansas City, a new report from NFL insider Aaron Wilson for KPRC 2 dropped some serious news: the Chiefs are reportedly not his trade destination. This comes amid Saturday morning reports that the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade for Harrison, though no deal is official yet.
The Search for Receiver Help Just Got Tougher
The Kansas City Chiefs have been seriously looking for wide receiver help. We know they’ve been linked to free agent signings like Tyreek Hill and, more recently, a trade for someone like Marvin Harrison Jr. Their need for receiver talent is clear, especially after the Tyquan Thornton injury. But now, with Harrison looking like he’s off the board for them, the hunt gets even more intense.
Texans Reportedly Emerging as Landing Spot
According to Wilson’s report for KPRC 2, the Chiefs, along with the Indianapolis Colts, are not the landing spot for Harrison amid this reported trade. Wilson stated, “Texans involved in ongoing trade discussions regarding Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., per league sources, with 2028 second-round draft pick involved in potential deal. Nothing finalized and Cardinals want more teams to bid. Player is aware he will be moved and will be inactive for Lions game. Chiefs and Colts are not trading for Harrison, per sources.” So, while the Cardinals are still pushing for more bids and nothing is finalized, the Houston Texans are clearly emerging as the most likely destination.
For the Chiefs, this means they’ll have to pivot elsewhere. Whether it’s looking for another trade target or signing someone in free agency, Kansas City seemingly won’t be the team to land Harrison. While it’s not completely over until a deal is inked, and the Chiefs could still *potentially* emerge if another team backs out, all signs right now point away from Harrison heading to Arrowhead. The Chiefs’ wide receiver room definitely needed a boost, and this development means they’ve got to keep searching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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