Cardinals finalizing Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, former No. 4 pick inactive vs. Lions per report

The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., informing the former first-round pick of their decision ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, per CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. The Cardinals informed the former first-round pick on Saturday morning of their decision to trade him.

Arizona desires a second-round pick or better in exchange for the former Ohio State star, according to Tom Pelissero.

Details of the trade are reportedly still being finalized, but Harrison is inactive for Sunday's game. The subject of recent trade speculation, Harrison has drawn interest from the Indianapolis Colts, among others, who are looking for a weapon in the passing game. However, longtime Colts reporter Mike Chappell reported Saturday that the Colts are not in the Harrison sweepstakes after initially doing their due diligence.

The Houston Texans are among the teams who have been in contact with Arizona about Harrison Jr., per Zenitz.

General manager Monti Ossenfort publicly maintained that Harrison remains part of the franchise's plans, but that appears moot after Sunday's reported deal. Harrison hasn't given the Cardinals reasons to feature him this season, with drops and productivity concerns.

A fresh start might eventually benefit everyone involved.

Original source: https://www.cbssports.com/