Winners and losers as Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans: 'I was praying something happened' - Yahoo Sports
The Arizona Cardinals have traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans in exchange for future draft picks. NFL players and analysts are debating the value of the trade, with some questioning if Harrison's performance justified the high cost for Houston.
Why it matters
The trade significantly impacts the roster strategy and future draft capital for both the Cardinals and the Texans.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In the New York Jets' postgame locker room on Sunday afternoon, Garrett Wilson lit up.
The former Ohio State receiver who became a top-10 pick in the NFL Draft was hearing the latest news of another former Ohio State receiver who became a top-10 pick in the draft.
And Wilson, who overlapped with Harrison for one season in Columbus, was thrilled to hear the Arizona Cardinals were trading Harrison to the Houston Texans .
"I don't even know if I'm allowed to say [but] I was praying something happened with him," Wilson told Yahoo Sports after the Jets beat the Browns . "The fact he did, and it's a spot like Houston? Man, I'm happy for him."
Also covering this story
4 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade: Cardinals send former top-5 pick to Texans for multiple draft choices - CBS Sports
Texans complete trade with Cardinals for WR Marvin Harrison Jr. - ESPN
Mystery team in Marvin Harrison trade steps forward, as Texans DeMeco Ryans confirms reunion with CJ Stroud
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade is past the point of no return - NBC Sports
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