Fanatics Sues Cardinals' Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr for Breach of Contract

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is in a legal battle with Fanatics, an apparel company. Fanatics filed a lawsuit against Harrison in New York Supreme Court, claiming he broke a contract they made last May. They say Harrison did not fulfill his contract obligations, even after being paid twice. The specifics of the deal, reportedly worth over $1 million, included autographs, trading cards, and game-worn apparel. Fanatics alleges that Harrison received other offers and demanded they match or exceed them without providing proof. Harrison, who signed the deal in 2023 without an agent, was represented by his dad, Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison Sr. The contract was set to expire before the NFL Draft last month, and Harrison has not signed the NFL Players Association's group licensing agreement. Fanatics is seeking damages worth "millions of dollars" and a jury trial. In a recent lawsuit, Fanatics accused Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. of breaching a contract worth over $1 million signed in May 2023. Harrison's team claims there was no contract. The deal included autographs, trading cards, and game-worn apparel. Fanatics filed the lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York, marking the first time they have sued an athlete they partnered with. They allege that Harrison publicly denied the existence of the contract and shared confidential information with ESPN. Harrison has not fulfilled his obligations under the deal and is demanding higher compensation. He has not signed a licensing agreement with the NFL Players' Association as he seeks to renegotiate the Fanatics deal. Signed Harrison Ohio State jerseys are sold at The Official Harrison Collection, also named in the lawsuit.