Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort discusses Marvin Harrison Jr. trade

Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort addressed the trade of wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans on Monday afternoon, stating that decisions like this are 'never easy.' The trade was somewhat anticipated after Harrison was informed by the organization that he would be dealt. Ossenfort emphasized, 'Ultimately, we have to do what is best for our football team and that will always be the driving factor.' He expressed gratitude for Harrison's contributions to the organization and wished him well in his future endeavors. The Cardinals received a 2027 second-round and seventh-round pick in exchange for Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round selection. Ossenfort did not specify any particular issues that led to the trade, but reports indicated that the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 draft had been dissatisfied with his reduced role in the Arizona offense. Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett learned about the trade on Saturday from head coach Mike LaFleur and Harrison himself. Brissett remarked on the personal connection with Harrison, stating, 'As much as everyone wants to say, “It’s a business, it’s a business,” that doesn’t make it easy. It’s someone I’ll know I’ll miss … and I’m sure a lot of us are rooting for Marv.' Harrison concludes his Cardinals career with 33 games played, 108 receptions for 1,578 yards, and 13 touchdowns. This season, he recorded five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown.