Texans 'Aware' How Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 'Effort' Looked on Tape, New NFL Rumors Reveal After Trade

The Houston Texans aren't concerned about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s play during his time with the Arizona Cardinals after they gave up a second-round pick to acquire the veteran wide receiver.

Per The Athletic's Jonathan Jones, the Texans are "aware" of the "lack of effort" that showed up on Harrison's tape at times during his time in Arizona and have confidence that won't carry over in part because he is because he gets to play with his former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud:

"The Texans are aware of what Harrison's tape in Arizona looked like. And though he's been with the team for less than a week, there have been no signs within the organization that the lack of effort seen on tape has traveled with him to Houston (or, for that matter, London, where the Texans will play the Jaguars on Sunday).

"The flow of the game will likely dictate Harrison's snaps, but I'm told he has picked things up well and will do more as the year goes along. What will be interesting to see is how he adapts to playing opposite the X receiver, a position Nico Collins holds.

"'We're hoping that because of the dynamic with his college quarterback and a change of scenery, it will unlock him,' one team source says."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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