Cardinals' Harrison Jr. Out vs. 49ers After Appendicitis Surgery

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will miss Sunday's home game against the San Francisco 49ers after undergoing surgery for appendicitis earlier this week, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday.

The second-year pro, selected fourth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been a key part of Arizona's passing attack with 34 receptions for 525 yards and four touchdowns through nine games. Harrison showed signs of breaking out in Week 9, catching seven passes for 96 yards and a score in a 27-17 upset victory over the Dallas Cowboys. However, he managed only three catches for 33 yards and another touchdown in the Cardinals' 44-22 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, where he was targeted 12 times.

Gannon provided limited details on Harrison's recovery timeline, telling reporters, "We'll see" if the absence extends beyond Week 11. "Yeah, that's life. That's life in the NFL. It's our job to put a plan together, get our guys ready to go," the coach added, emphasizing the need to adapt.

The injury compounds Arizona's challenges at receiver. The Cardinals placed veterans Zay Jones (Achilles) and Simi Fehoko (arm) on injured reserve following the Seahawks game,...