Fox Sports· Sep 23, 2026
Suggests Marvin Harrison Jr.'s marginal role in the Cardinals offense could lead Arizona to explore trading him, and that a fresh start with a new franchise may be what he needs.
“But if a career turnaround is in the cards, it might require a change of scenery.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsMarvin Harrison Jr.Sep 23, 2026
Marvin Harrison Jr. to move — “could eventually be traded; a fresh start with a new franchise”
“The Arizona Cardinals Could Eventually Explore Trading Marvin Harrison Jr. ... But if a career turnaround is in the cards, it might require a change of scenery. A fresh start with a new franchise could be exactly what he needs to unlock his potential.”
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- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonTrade and Signing Calls · Marvin Harrison Jr.PendingJohnson said Marvin Harrison Jr. needs a change of scenery in his make-or-break third year, and predicted the Bengals would handle the Steelers' secondary in their upcoming meeting.
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