The Arizona Cardinals officially moved receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans, and the actual return is less than what was originally reported. Talk about a shocker for their fan base, who probably thought they were getting a better haul!
The Details Are Out: What Was Reported vs. Reality
Initially, word on the street was that the Cardinals were sending Harrison along with a seventh-round pick in 2027 to the Texans. The believed compensation coming back to Arizona was a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick, both in 2027. Sounds pretty decent, right? Well, that’s not how it played out when the final paperwork hit. The actual deal saw the Cardinals ship Harrison plus a sixth-round pick. In return, they’re getting Houston’s second-round pick and a seventh-round pick. That’s a pretty big difference from what everyone expected.
Arizona Moved Down a Round on Day 3, And That’s a Real Difference
Instead of Arizona getting that second-round pick *plus* a little extra in the form of a 2027 sixth-rounder, they were actually the ones who had to sweeten the pot just to secure the second-round pick. Yeah, they’re still getting a pick in Round 2, but the cost increased. They had to move down a full round on Day 3 of the draft. Giving up a sixth to get back a seventh? That’s definitely not ideal, and it means less draft capital to build for the future. This little detail definitely puts a damper on how that deal is viewed for Arizona, but hey, it’s done.
This trade is still pending a physical, but the terms are set. While that whole situation plays out for the Cardinals, we were locked in on our own action. Week 5 brought some tough battles across the league, including a hard-fought contest right here where the 49ers snagged a 32-29 win against our Seahawks. Every single game matters, and we’re always ready for the next one, no matter what’s happening around the league.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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