Cards' Harrison bulks up, 'ready to showcase' gains
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Josh Weinfuss
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finally put a number on all the weight he has gained this offseason.
Harrison confirmed after the Cardinals’ first training camp practice on Wednesday that he weighs 220 pounds, as is listed on the team’s roster. That’s an increase from the 209 pounds he was listed at last season as a rookie.
Harrison said changes to his workout approach and eating habits this offseason led to the added bulk, which has created a stir on social media since the team released photos of Harrison in uniform.
Harrison said he increased how much food he consumes, most notably by eating a “big breakfast,” which he acknowledged was difficult at first.
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“I would say anything the first couple weeks kind of takes you to getting used to it,” he said. “I’m not even a big breakfast guy, but I got to eat my breakfast now, have a big breakfast.
“So, that’s probably the biggest challenge: waking up and not hungry but still kind of making sure you feed yourself anyway. So that’s probably the biggest challenge.”
Harrison said he didn’t want to add too much weight but felt 220 was a good number because it allowed him to add some weight naturally. The second-year receiver plans on staying around 220 pounds this season, not wanting to fluctuate.
“I feel great. I mean, I feel the same,” Harrison said. “I feel a little more faster, powerful, stronger, so I’m ready to showcase it.”
