Marvin Harrison Jr., the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has caught a single pass for 33 yards through two games this season, making him an absolute afterthought in the Arizona Cardinals’ offense. That miserable production was glaringly obvious as our Seattle Seahawks stomped them 31-7 this past Sunday in Glendale, and now, trade whispers are starting to turn into full-blown shouts. Across three seasons, Harrison has put together 104 receptions for 1,526 yards and 12 touchdowns. That’s a level of production you’d expect in a *single* year from a superstar receiver. Clearly, he hasn’t been the player the Cardinals expected, especially under Mike LaFleur’s 2026 offense.
Arizona’s Big Draft Bust Is Exposed
The Cardinals recently signed their best receiver, Michael Wilson, to a three-year, $75 million deal, which makes Harrison’s situation even more bizarre. Is Arizona really considering cutting their losses and trading away the guy they took fourth overall? It sure looks that way. The Cardinals will be top contenders for a quarterback in the 2027 draft class, but they may be too good to actually land the first overall pick. Equipping yourself with extra draft ammunition is never a bad idea if you need to move up a few slots to get your guy. Our 12s saw firsthand this weekend just how disconnected that Cardinals offense is, and how much Harrison has become a non-factor. It’s wild to think a talent like that could be on the block, but hey, that’s the NFC West for ya!
Who’s Crazy Enough To Take Him On?
If the Cardinals do decide to move on from Harrison, a few teams are already being floated as the most logical landing spots. Over in Los Angeles, the Rams definitely have a third receiver problem. With Puka Nacua’s uncertain injury status, they might even have a starting receiver problem. Davante Adams is unlikely to be on their roster in 2027, and Nacua’s contract is set to expire at the end of the year. Sean McVay is known for taking struggling receivers and maximizing their superpowers, so that’s a fit. The Rams are missing draft capital from their acquisition of Myles Garrett, but we know they are aggressive and are always looking to maximize a Super Bowl window. Imagine Harrison trying to make a name for himself in *that* locker room.
Outside the division, the Las Vegas Raiders have started the season 2-0, a feat they accomplished without their top receiving threat, Brock Bowers. But even with Bowers, Vegas lacks quality and depth at receiver. They already have their quarterback of the future in Fernando Mendoza, so why wouldn’t they try to acquire Mendoza’s go-to receiver of the future? Then there are the New England Patriots. They already made a splash move acquiring AJ Brown from the Eagles, though other teams like the Rams were scared off by Brown’s injury history. That line of thought proved wise, as Brown is now set to miss the next month after suffering an injury in the season opener. New England was being proactive to surround Drake Maye with more dangerous weaponry. The idea was right, but the execution isn’t there. Could they try again for Harrison? The Indianapolis Colts are also mentioned, but the amount of draft capital they have could be an issue.
The bottom line for us here in the Emerald City: the Cardinals are a mess, and our Seahawks just hammered that point home. Harrison’s future looks murky, and it sure feels good to watch a division rival struggle this much while we’re picking up big wins.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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