Packers Pitch Blockbuster Trade for $35M Son of Hall of Fame Ex-Colts WR

Fox Sports writer suggests Green Bay could acquire Arizona's Marvin Harrison Jr. for a 2026 2nd-round pick and 2027 3rd-round pick.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:26pm

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The Green Bay Packers, looking to bolster their wide receiver corps after trading away Dontayvion Wicks and Romeo Doubs, have been presented with an intriguing trade proposal. Fox Sports' Ralph Vacchiano suggests the Packers could acquire Marvin Harrison Jr., the son of Hall of Fame ex-Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison, from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick.

Why it matters

The Packers have long struggled to find a true No. 1 wide receiver to complement their quarterback play, and Harrison Jr. represents a tantalizing young talent who could potentially fill that role. However, the 23-year-old has yet to fully live up to his potential with the Cardinals, leading some to believe a change of scenery could be beneficial for his development.

The details

Harrison Jr. has accumulated 1,493 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in 29 career NFL games so far. The Packers, led by head coach Matt LaFleur, could look to pair the young wideout with quarterback Jordan Love in an effort to revive his career and transform him into a more reliable and consistent receiving option.

  • The Packers traded away wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles on 2026-04-11.
  • The Packers also moved on from wide receiver Romeo Doubs earlier in the offseason.

The players

Marvin Harrison Jr.

A 23-year-old wide receiver currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals, who is the son of Hall of Fame ex-Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who previously worked under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams.

Jordan Love

The quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, who the team is hoping to develop into their long-term starter.

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What they’re saying

“They (Packers) have the same situation at WR as usual — good depth, decent players, but no apparent No. 1. And they let their best receiver (Romeo Doubs) go while only bringing in Skyy Moore. Harrison has been a disappointment with the Cardinals, but that could be all about their miserable quarterback situation.”

— Ralph Vacchiano, Fox Sports Writer

“Pair him with Jordan Love, and his numbers should soar. It would be a big deal, and complicated by the fact that the Packers don't have a first-rounder again until 2028. But Matt LaFleur could ask his old boss, Sean McVay, about why players are more important than those pesky high picks. Then he could call his brother Mike, the new coach in Arizona, and get this deal done.”

— Ralph Vacchiano, Fox Sports Writer

What’s next

The Packers would need to negotiate a trade with the Cardinals to acquire Marvin Harrison Jr. in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick.

The takeaway

This potential trade represents a high-risk, high-reward opportunity for the Packers to acquire a talented young wide receiver in Marvin Harrison Jr. and pair him with quarterback Jordan Love. However, Harrison's inconsistent performance with the Cardinals raises questions about whether a change of scenery would be enough to unlock his full potential.