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Harrison trade talk points to Houston as Pittman and Hollins hit IR

Saturday brought a clearer read on where Marvin Harrison Jr. is headed, though no deal is done. Pittsburgh and New England also lost receivers to injured reserve before Week 5.

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  • Marvin Harrison Jr. still has not been traded, but the destination picture got clearer Saturday night. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN said multiple executives and an Arizona player source believe Harrison will end up a Houston Texan, and Adam Schefter said Sunday morning that the Texans remain the team to watch. Arizona is finalizing a deal and will keep him inactive against Detroit.

  • Receivers headed to injured reserve

    Pittsburgh moved Michael Pittman Jr. to injured reserve with a foot injury, so he is out at least four games. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard pick up the snaps.

    New England placed Mack Hollins on IR with a calf injury, along with fullback Reggie Gilliam. The Chargers put Trey Lance, Rashawn Slater and Trevor Penning on IR, per ESPN's transaction log.

    Saturday rulings

    Indianapolis ruled out Darius Slayton against Pittsburgh with a knee injury and elevated Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Green Bay put Chris Brooks on IR and signed Pierre Strong to the active roster.

    Buffalo ruled out Joshua Palmer for Monday night against the Rams. DJ Moore is questionable with his shoulder and defensive tackle Ed Oliver is out, according to ProFootballTalk and Reuters.

    Elevations and returns

    Minnesota elevated Odell Beckham Jr. for his first game as a Viking at New Orleans. Philadelphia elevated Zach Ertz, and the Raiders called up Roman Hemby behind a questionable Ashton Jeanty. The Jets brought Tim Patrick back from IR, and the Saints did the same with Cedric Tillman, per ESPN's transaction log.

  • What RSO owners should do

    Jeanty, Terry McLaurin and Ladd McConkey are still game-time calls. McLaurin has a slight lean toward playing, per John Keim. Set Eagles and Jaguars pieces before the 9:30 AM ET London kickoff, and check inactives 90 minutes before each window.

    Harrison owners should hold. A move to Houston would change his target share, but nothing is final yet. Pittman and Hollins owners can use the open IR spot for a waiver add.