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Marvin Harrison Jr. Traded This Week, Already Catching Passes From Stroud: The 1-4 Texans Need That Magic

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Marvin Harrison Jr. got traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Houston Texans earlier this week, and it took him basically no time to get back in sync with C.J. Stroud. We’re talking about Harrison Jr. being out on the field, catching passes from Stroud during Wednesday’s practice. That’s a quick turnaround, and if you know their history, it’s gotta make Texans fans breathe a little easier.

Reuniting the Ohio State Duo

Anyone who followed college ball knows these two were absolutely electric together at Ohio State. Harrison Jr. and Stroud were practically unstoppable. Their final season together in 2022 was Harrison’s best, pulling in a career-high 77 catches for 1,263 yards and an insane 14 touchdowns. That kind of production is exactly what Houston is praying for right now. It wasn’t just good, it was game-changing good, and the Texans are absolutely banking on them recreating that magic.

Houston’s Desperate Hope for a Turnaround

Let’s be real, the Houston Texans are in a tough spot right now. They’ve started the 2026 campaign at a brutal 1-4, which is not where anyone wants to be. Bringing Harrison Jr. back with Stroud isn’t just a fun reunion, it’s a massive bet. The team needs a spark, and they need it fast. They’re clearly hoping that pairing these two back up will be the shot in the arm their offense desperately needs to dig out of this early-season hole. Can they turn this season around? The pressure is on, and it all starts with that familiar chemistry.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.

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