The wait continues for Arizona Cardinals fans wanting to buy Marvin Harrison Jr.'s official No. 18 NFL-licensed Fanatics jersey. Harrison Jr., who turns 22 on August 11, was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fanatics filed a lawsuit today in NY Supreme Court against rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. for breach of contract. Harrison’s team says it has no contract while the lawsuit states the two sides have a signed an autograph agreement dating back to last May worth more than $1 million. pic.twitter.com/RiNdcOhPB3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 18, 2024
Fanatics and Harrison Jr. are in the middle of a legal dispute which seems to be the crux of the issue. Fanatics claims that Harrison signed a 2023 NIL deal (while at Ohio State) and has not fulfilled his obligations. Harrison Jr. has not acknowledged that such a deal exists. For this reason, the NFLPA notified all parties involved that the jersey will continue to be MIA.
An update: The NFLPA has advised the NFL, the #AZCardinals and Fanatics that they are not still permitted to sell Marvin Harrison Jr. jerseys based on the wishes of his representatives, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 3, 2024
And so, fans wait. pic.twitter.com/savIXNsU6v
Presumably, his jersey would be among the highest-selling of 2024 NFL rookies meaning money is being lost by all parties. How will this situation be remedied? The Cardinals host the New Orleans Saints on August 10 for a preseason game, and it is unfathomable that his jersey will not be available for sale on the State Farm Stadium premises.
A quick update on the Marvin Harrison Jr. jersey saga before the Arizona Cardinals open training camp from @BoBrack: pic.twitter.com/Pm47Yav8Vq
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) July 24, 2024
Fans may have to resort to creativity. Either they can make their own or keep it in the family by buying his dad's (Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr.) Indianapolis Colts No. 88 jersey in the meantime.
