# Fox Sports: 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.

**Claimed:** Sep 23, 2026
**Pundit:** Fox Sports — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/fox-sports
**Outlet:** Fox Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/fox-sports
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/arizona-cardinals-marvin-harrison-jr-trade-rumors

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> But if a career turnaround is in the cards, it might require a change of scenery.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Marvin Harrison Jr. to move — “could eventually be traded; a fresh start with a new franchise”**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Marvin Harrison Jr.
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Marvin Harrison Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr

## What others said about the same people

- Cynthia Frelund on Marvin Harrison Jr.: Freeland shared touchdown and yardage projections from her fantasy model, giving Marvin Harrison Jr. eight touchdowns to Malik Nabers' seven, Courtland Sutton eight to CeeDee Lamb's seven, David Montgomery seven rushing scores to DeAndre Swift's six, and about 400 rushing yards for Drake Maye; she also called Hunter Henry a sneaky favorite tight end pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1c8d4c94-eaa6-4d95-92b8-9b0292dbec4e (scored 0)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on Marvin Harrison Jr.: Fitzmorris gave his Week 9 wide receiver rankings, going higher than consensus on Rashee Rice, Michael Pittman, Tee Higgins, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jameson Williams while ranking both Jaguars receivers below consensus. He also said Travis Hunter overtaking Brian Thomas as Jacksonville's No. 1 receiver is fiction and ranked with the expectation Kyler Murray plays. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fd61fc99-0f13-41bc-b8fd-6856410ec5ea (scored 0)
- Joe Johnson on Marvin Harrison Jr.: Johnson predicted Joey Porter Jr. would not actually suit up against the Bengals despite his talk, and said Arizona should trade Marvin Harrison Jr. for a change of scenery. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/639d45fe-c93b-44d7-8842-4e1c41c5154d (not settled)
- Shannon Sharpe on Marvin Harrison Jr.: Sharpe said the Steelers know Joey Porter Jr. has earned a raise but will try to slot his new deal around $25-30 million a year rather than the $34 million he wants, and that the club is unlikely to get a deal done once the season has started. He also argued Arizona should move Marvin Harrison Jr. so he can get a fresh start elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/34031730-8f32-4182-92f9-987c4502d8da (not settled)
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson on Marvin Harrison Jr.: Johnson 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b068f295-6627-4d48-8198-ea614cce06b6 (not settled)
- Chris Simms on Marvin Harrison Jr.: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (not settled)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Steve Kubitza on Za'Darius Smith: Kubitza suggests that Kevin Stefanski's Falcons may lure veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith away from Cleveland, signing him in Atlanta instead of the Browns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/54fca826-8644-4e76-bc3f-5d8d44bcca23 (scored 100)
- Mary Kay Cabot on Za'Darius Smith: Cabot reported that Za'Darius Smith is expected to sign with the Browns, possibly as early as Sunday, after working out for the team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb50e55-cb33-43c3-a427-d47904beb7bb (scored 0)
- Brandon Carney on Austin Ekeler: Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c4d477da-4fb8-4a25-a904-c5057a249a70 (scored 0)
- Adam Carlson on J.J. McCarthy: Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65e3f9cf-c441-42a2-baaf-7cd3dbebafad (scored 100)
- Greg Auman on J.J. McCarthy: Auman argues no quarterback is likely to replicate Sam Darnold's turnaround this season, but names five candidates. He expects Miami to hold a very high pick in the 2027 draft, and thinks J.J. McCarthy will eventually be traded for a late-round pick or cut by the Vikings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9b8eb78e-ddfa-4274-ac8f-17b069e6b87f (scored 100)
- Bucky Brooks on J.J. McCarthy: Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10c3797b-f9e0-41ca-a2a3-5d765a242a79 (scored 100)

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