It seems Marvin Harrison Jr., a rookie receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, is facing legal trouble. Fanatics, an apparel manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against him for breach of contract. According to the lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court, Fanatics alleges that Harrison did not fulfill his contractual obligations, resulting in estimated damages in the “millions of dollars.”
Harrison, who was a standout receiver at Ohio State before being drafted by the Cardinals with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft, reportedly signed the contract with Fanatics in 2023. However, details of the contract were redacted, and Harrison has publicly denied its existence.
ESPN reported that the contract was valued at least $1 million and included provisions for autographs, signed trading cards, game-worn apparel, and other marketing opportunities.
Interestingly, Harrison does not have an agent and has been represented by his father, Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison. Furthermore, Harrison Jr. has not yet signed the NFL Players Association’s group licensing agreement, which would allow the association to market his name, image, and likeness.
As of now, the Cardinals have not provided any immediate response to inquiries from The Associated Press regarding this matter.