Colts and Cardinals Joint Practice
- Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals hold a joint practice in Indianapolis.
- The practice creates a throwback atmosphere with the return of Marvin Harrison Jr. to Indianapolis.
- Reggie Wayne is back at work on the field.
In a significant moment for the Arizona Cardinals, 22-year-old rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. prepares to take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, a venue he has long dreamed of playing in. Having attended his father’s induction into the Indianapolis Colts’ Ring of Honor in 2011, Harrison Jr. has always aspired to follow in his father's footsteps in the NFL. This week, the Cardinals and Colts are conducting joint practices at Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, Indiana, providing Harrison Jr. with the opportunity to showcase his skills in front of a home crowd. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has not yet decided whether to rest starters during these joint practices, emphasizing the importance of evaluating players over the two-day session. “We’re not going to pull back,” Gannon stated, indicating that all players are expected to be ready for action. Harrison Jr. shares this commitment, expressing his desire to play on the same field as his father, despite never having had the chance before. Having returned to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine in March, Harrison Jr. is eager to prove himself. He aims to demonstrate that he is just as talented, if not more so, than his father, who was known for his smaller stature as a receiver. “There’s really nothing that he can do that I can’t do or vice versa,” he asserted, highlighting his own unique style and determination to carve out his own path in the league.