Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Has Surgery on Appendix

t 3-7, the Arizona Cardinals' season isn’t officially over, but it certainly feels that way. With each week that passes, the gap between the Cardinals and a playoff spot only widens, turning what once seemed attainable into a daunting challenge. To reverse course now would demand nothing less than a near miracle—an exceptional winning streak paired with a marked improvement in overall performance. Regrettably, the obstacles facing Arizona show no signs of easing soon. The team now confronts a significant blow as their top wide receiver, Marvin Harrison Jr., is set to miss crucial playing time.

Marvin Harrison Jr. missed Sunday’s loss to the 49ers as he recovers from surgery to treat appendicitis, an unexpected setback that severely impacts the Cardinals’ offensive capabilities. Harrison Jr. has been a shining light for Arizona on the field, providing playmaking prowess and a dependable target in an otherwise depleted receiving group. His absence forces the team to scramble for options at a position already short on true impact players.

In response, the Cardinals have opted to activate Andre Baccellia while Harrison Jr. focuses on his recovery. Although Baccellia has limited game experience—having participated in just one NFL season—he is at least somewhat acquainted with the Cardinals’ system, having spent that time with Arizona. Primarily a special teams contributor throughout his career, Baccellia now brings a measure of steadiness during a turbulent offensive stretch. The hope is that he can rise to the occasion and help fill the gap, though the team will undoubtedly be counting the days until their promising star receiver returns to the field.