Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has been sued by sports apparel manufacturer and retailer Fanatics, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The lawsuit was filed in the New York Supreme Court and claims that the rookie receiver is in breach of a contract signed last May. Harrison’s camp claims they have no deal in place.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!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
Harrison Jr., 21, was selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals in last month’s draft. He has yet to sign a licensing deal with the NFL Players Association. ESPN’s Cardinals beat reporter Josh Weinfuss reported earlier this month that the star receiver is looking to renegotiate the deal he signed with Fanatics for more money, using the fact he hasn’t signed NFLPA licensing deal as leverage. The deal that Harrison signed last year with Ohio State was worth more than $1 million and meant for autographs, signed trading cards, apparel, and marketing opportunities.
Marvin Harrison Jr. is the son of Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison Sr., who earned more than $68 million in his own career with the Indianapolis Colts. Harrison Jr. is selling memorabilia on his own website. He already has a shoe deal with New Balance and recently appeared in a Head ‘N Shoulders commercial.
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Michael McDermott covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @MichaelMcDMLB
