Marvin Harrison Jr at 2024 NFL DraftMarvin Harrison Jr (via Getty Images)
The Arizona Cardinals have had an exciting off-season trying to keep quarterback Kyler Murray happy. The team decided to use their first-round pick to draft Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr at fourth overall.

The team may have made a really good decision with that pick. He is not only the son of former NFL receiver Marvin Harrison, but he reportedly has inherited the work ethic of the former Colts Superstar pass catcher.

While this may be good news for Cardinals fans, the team clearly doesn’t want the young receiver to burn out before the season begins. Head coach Jonathan Gannon reportedly wants to simmer down Harrison’s intense workload.

According to an X post by PHNX Cardinals, Gannon stated that the rookie pass catcher “does a lot extra… maybe too much.” Gannon noted that he is trying to limit the 21-year-old’s extra reps to keep him from losing a step.

Arizona Cardinals Want Marvin Harrison Jr. to Lessen His Workload

Harrison Jr is slated to be the number one option for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after the team lost their top wide receiver from last season, Hollywood Brown, to the Kansas City Chiefs after a 574-yard season.

In 2023, Marvin Harrison Jr accumulated over 1200 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on just 67 receptions with Ohio State. The receiver was ranked number one in his position ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft after leading his team to a Cotton Bowl appearance.

Now, as fans anxiously await the start of the 2024 NFL season, they wonder what the Cardinals will be able to do with their new duo of Harrison Jr. and Murray. It remains to be seen whether or not the young duo will falter under pressure.

Fanatics’ Lawsuit Against Arizona Cardinals Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. Takes A Stunning Twist

Marvin Harrison Jr. and Roger Goodell at the NFL Draft.Marvin Harrison Jr. and Roger Goodell (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Fanatics’ lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has taken an interesting twist.

Last week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Fanatics is suing Marvin Harrison Jr. for breaching his contract. Fanatics claimed that Harrison Jr. signed a contract last year worth seven figures, while his side says they never agreed to a deal.

In an update, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Harrison Jr. has officially signed his rookie contract with the Arizona Cardinals. Because of this, his jersey can now be sold, per the NFL’pa’s licensing agreement.

Harrison Jr., the son of Indianapolis Colts legend and Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, was drafted fourth overall by the Cardinals. He was the first non-QB selected, behind Caleb Williams (first overall to the Chicago Bears), Jayden Daniels (second to the Washington Commanders) and Drake Maye (third to the New England Patriots).

In his final season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in 67 receptions for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. The year before, Harrison Jr. racked up 77 catches for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Arizona will open their 2024 season with a road contest against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 8. A week later, the Cardinals will travel back to The Desert to welcome the Los Angeles Rams in their home opener.

Marvin Harrison Jr. Should Go Off As A Rookie

Regarded by many as a generational wide receiver prospect, Harrison Jr. is in a good spot to produce early and often in Arizona.

Outside of third-year tight end Trey McBride, quarterback Kyler Murray lacked reliable pass-catchers in 2023. But Harrison Jr. will immediately slot in as the go-to part of this offense, and Murray’s ability to scramble and extend plays will help the Ohio State light up the scoreboard.

With Murry, Harrison Jr., McBride and running back James Conner leading the way, Arizona has the star power to produce a top-10 offense next season.