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.

Will Levis Lost A Surprising Amount Of Money As A Result Of His Embarrassing Slip From The First Round Of The Draft

KANSAS CITY, MO – APRIL 27: Will Levis during Round One of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday April 27, 2023 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Will Levis will probably regret his slip from the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft for a very long time, having gotten picked 33rd overall by the Tennessee Titans.

For one, it was extremely embarrassing for him to have to sit through the event without hearing his name called – especially considering how he was hyped up during the weeks ahead, as well as touted to go top-five. That’s hardly all the damage Levis is going to have to suffer as the slip is set to affect his pockets too.

ProFootballTalk has highlighted some figures which show how much money Levis is going to lose simply as a result of his name spilling into the second round. And the amount is quite significant.

The publication points to 2022 contract values noting New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner got a $33.45 million contract as the fourth overall pick of last year’s draft while Christian Watson, who was made the second pick in the second round, got a deal worth $9.24 million. That’s a difference of $24.2 million.

The fourth overall pick also gets a fully-guaranteed, four-year deal but the 33rd overall does not.