Marvin Harrison Jr. won’t be suiting up for the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday against the Detroit Lions, and buckle up, because the news coming out of Arizona is wild. The Cardinals are officially declaring their dynamic wide receiver inactive for the Week 5 matchup.
Harrison Jr. Headed Out of Arizona?
This isn’t just a benching, folks. Per Adam Schefter, the Cardinals are already deep into finalizing a trade for the former first-round pick. Can you believe it? The guy was just getting lifted by his teammates after scoring the first touchdown against the New York Giants on October 4. Now, he’s basically gone. Details on where he’s headed or what the full package looks like aren’t out yet, but the buzz is that Arizona is looking at a hefty return, with speculation pointing to at least a second-round pick and probably more. That’s a significant move for a team already sitting at 1-3.
Lions’ Defense Catching a Break
Talk about a stroke of luck for the Detroit Lions. Their defense, especially their pass defense, has been struggling big time this season, and they’ve been looking for anything to help them right the ship. Facing the Cardinals without Harrison Jr. on the field is exactly the welcomed news they needed. The Lions, currently 2-2, are going to see a much different Cardinals receiving corps. Instead of Harrison Jr., Arizona’s top threats will be tight end Trey McBride and wide receivers Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne. It’s a clear step down in firepower, and the Lions’ defense has to be licking its chops for this opportunity.
So, the Lions roll into Week 5 against a shorthanded Cardinals squad, eyeing a chance to bounce back and get their defense straightened out. It’s a huge moment for Detroit’s secondary to show what they’re made of.
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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