Arizona Cardinals Elevate Marvin Harrison Jr., Trey McBride Usage in Training Camp

As the Arizona Cardinals kick off their 2025 preseason with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, much focus is on the development of Marvin Harrison Jr. After a rookie season where he was underutilized and missed preseason play, Harrison Jr. has bulked up and shown promising improvement during training camp, where he and tight end Trey McBride have dominated the target share in the offense. Training camp statistics reveal Harrison Jr. commanding about a 33% target share, up from 22% last season, with both he and McBride accounting for nearly 63% of first-team practice targets. This increased focus on Harrison Jr. and McBride is expected to continue into the regular season, potentially limiting opportunities for other receivers. Additionally, the team has seen a more balanced running back rotation with Trey Benson taking more first-team carries alongside James Conner. The preseason and joint practices offer valuable chances for evaluation, with Harrison Jr.'s refinement and consistency expected to be key factors in the Cardinals' offensive growth this year.