How long is Marvin Harrison Jr. out? Cardinals WR suffers concussion in Week 6 vs. Colts

Daniel Chavkin

How long is Marvin Harrison Jr. out? Cardinals WR suffers concussion in Week 6 vs. Colts image

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has been off to an uneven start to the season, but he is still one of the more important players on the team.

If the Cardinals want to turn their season around, they will need Harrison to perform like the top-five pick he was in 2024. However, Arizona may be without its best wide receiver, while already dealing with injuries throughout the offense.

Here's the latest on Marvin Harrison Jr. after he was injured on Sunday.

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Mavin Harrison Jr. injury update

Harrison left the Cardinals game in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts with a concussion, as he was unable to return once he was evaluated. Harrison suffered the injury when he slammed his head against the turf in Indianapolis after making a catch.

After being evaluated by the medical staff, Harrison was ruled out for the game.

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How long is Marvin Harrison Jr. out?

Players who enter the concussion protocol must be cleared by doctors to play before they are able to return. Typically, if a player suffers a concussion during a game, then he is likely to miss at least the following week's contest.

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Cardinals WR depth chart

RankWRWRWRTE
1st teamMarvin Harrison Jr.Zay JonesMichael WilsonTrey McBride
2nd teamSimi FehokoXavier WeaverGreg DortchTip Reiman
3rd team   Elijah Higgins
4th team   Travis Vokolek

With Harrison out for most of the game against the Colts, Zay Jones led the team in receiving with five catches for 79 yards, while Wilson had four catches for 44 yards. Additionally, Dortch pitched in with three catches for nine yards.

Fehoko didn't catch a pass on Sunday, while Weaver was a healthy scratch for the game. Of course, Harrison''s absence also means the tight ends will be more involved. McBride had eight catches for 72 yards in Week 6, and Higgins had two catches for 34 yards.

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Cardinals upcoming schedule 

DateOpponentTime (ET)TV Channel
10/19vs. Packers4:25 p.m.Fox
 BYE  
11/3@ Cowboys8:15 p.m.ABC/ESPN
11/9@ Seahawks4:05 p.m.CBS

The Cardinals play the Green Bay Packers next week, which means that Harrison will probably have to miss at least one game. Fortunately, Arizona has a bye week immediately after, which is followed by a Monday night game against the Dallas Cowboys, so Harrison could return after missing just the one contest.

Daniel Chavkin

Daniel Chavkin is a Digital Content Producer for The Sporting News. A 2018 graduate from the University of Maryland, he has previously written for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and NFLTradeRumors.com.