Maserati might be an Italian car, but "Maserati Marv" will be on full display in London this weekend.
The Houston Texans acquired Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11, one day after reports began swirling that a trade involving the receiver was being finalized. It marked the end of a failed experiment for the Cardinals, who invested the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in the Ohio State star.
Except that star never truly shined at the NFL level in the desert.
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Harrison struggled to become the receiver many thought he'd be at the next level, instead falling behind the likes of Michael Wilson on the depth chart in Arizona.
Houston, in desperate need of receiving help, is banking on a change of scenery being what Harrison needs. It also won't hurt that he'll reunite with his college quarterback, C.J. Stroud.
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Is Marvin Harrison Jr. playing this week?
Harrison will play against the Jaguars in Week 6, head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Oct. 14.
With the quick turnaround, it wasn't clear whether Harrison would be ready to suit up for his new team. The Texans' scheduling spot further complicated matters.
Houston is set to travel to London to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6, making it a far-from-conventional week for these two AFC South teams.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. trade details
Texans receive:
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
- 2027 seventh-round pick
Cardinals receive:
- 2027 second-round pick
- 2027 sixth-round pick
Marvin Harrison Jr. stats
Many considered Harrison Jr. a "generational" prospect ahead of the draft. At the very least, he was viewed as a player who would be positioned amongst the elite receivers in the league.
Now in his third season, Harrison's production has fallen far short of expectations. As a result, Harrison finds himself on the opposite end of the spectrum, with public opinion labeling him as a "bust."
Here's how Harrison's season and career look by the numbers:
2026:
- Targets: 13
- Catches: 5
- Receiving yards: 85
- Yards per catch: 17
- Touchdowns: 1
Career:
- Targets: 202
- Catches: 108
- Receiving yards: 1,578
- Yards per catch: 14.6
- Touchdowns: 13
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. playing this week? Updates on Texans' WR after trade