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title: "Glendale, Ariz.: Lions face Cardinals without Harrison Jr."
url: https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/10/12/lions-cardinals-glendale-harrison-inactive/
date: 2026-10-12T05:24:24-04:00
modified: 2026-10-14T15:38:59-04:00
author: "Marlee Howell-Keeler"
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Detroit"
attribution: "HERE Detroit"
---

# Glendale, Ariz.: Lions face Cardinals without Harrison Jr.

*Source: [HERE Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/10/12/lions-cardinals-glendale-harrison-inactive/) — October 12, 2026 by Marlee Howell-Keeler*

Glendale, Ariz. — The Detroit Lions faced the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Week 5 with Cardinals wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. listed inactive while a trade was reported to be close.

Arizona coaches planned to keep Harrison Jr. out against Detroit as the club worked to finish a deal for the former first-round pick, thinning the Cardinals’ top receiving threat.

Without him, Arizona’s top pass-catchers include tight end Trey McBride and receivers Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne, according to pregame notes around the Lions’ desert trip.

Detroit came in 2-2 seeking a road win after averaging 29.8 points and 389.3 yards a game — numbers that still left Dan Campbell wanting a faster offensive start.

Jared Goff ranked second in the NFL with 1,214 passing yards through four games, with nine touchdowns, a 108.6 rating and no interceptions. Tight end Sam LaPorta sat among league leaders with 22 catches.

Detroit also elevated veteran safety Jalen Mills from the practice squad for a final elevation as the secondary managed absences and chased steadier pass defense in Glendale.