Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. Floated as Trade Candidate for Familiar NFL Franchise

The Arizona Cardinals are entering Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season at 1-3 after losing to the New York Giants on Sunday, and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. remains at the center of ongoing trade speculation despite scoring a touchdown. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Indianapolis Colts have called Arizona to express interest in the third-year star. The connection is personal: Harrison’s father spent his entire 13-year Hall of Fame career with Indianapolis. The Colts also are seeking receiving help, with Josh Downs and Alec Pierce failing to produce consistently. For Arizona, pressure sits on GM Monti Ossenfort and coach Mike LaFleur to determine Harrison’s role long term. Arizona hosts Detroit on Oct. 11, a matchup against a vulnerable secondary that could define Harrison’s immediate future.