Marvin Harrison Jr. is on the move. The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to send the receiver to the Houston Texans, a deal that came together on Sunday and drew more attention on Monday when its final terms were reported.
What the Trade Looks Like
According to reports from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Houston will receive Harrison along with a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. In exchange, Arizona will get a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. The package was updated from the first version of the trade details that circulated after the deal broke.
On paper, the Cardinals take back a stronger pick than the one they give up, adding a second-rounder while sending along only a late-round selection. The Texans, meanwhile, are adding a high-profile pass catcher at a cost that includes an early pick in next year’s draft.
Other Injury News Around the League
The trade was not the only storyline of the day. NFL.com’s Monday roundup also tracked several health situations that could shape the coming weeks.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. remains a question mark after leaving the final series of Sunday’s loss to the Ravens with a rib injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski offered no update on Monday and declined to discuss what imaging or X-rays had shown. He said the club should have a better sense of the quarterback’s condition on Wednesday, according to ESPN.
Wide receiver Tom Kennedy has a more definite and more troubling outlook. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported that he suffered a significant MCL injury during Sunday’s win over Arizona. The injury is expected to need surgery and will end his 2026 season.
The roundup also noted a separate injury that ESPN’s Adam Schefter said is not considered serious. The team plans to monitor the player through the week before deciding on his availability for the Week 6 game against the Bears.
Why It Matters
With the season now into its sixth week, moves like the Harrison trade can reshape both rosters before the stretch run. Houston gets a new option in its receiving group, while Arizona gains draft capital for 2027 and sheds a player who had been a high-profile piece of its offense.
Meanwhile, the health of players such as Penix will remain one of the main talking points as the week unfolds. Wednesday’s update from Stefanski should provide the first real indication of whether the quarterback is in danger of missing time.
Source: NFL.com
