Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. responded with a strong series of catches after a wide-open drop during training camp on July 28, 2026.
The unforced error quickly spread on social media, drawing intense public attention.
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Head coach Mike LaFleur addressed the viral moment directly, placing the mistake into broader context while highlighting the young receiver's immediate resilience.
"You don't want to drop any balls ever in the history of time, no receiver, tight ends, running backs," LaFleur said.
"Unfortunately it happens once in a while.
What I would say is I am happy about with Marv with the one drop you are alluding to is how he responded."
Following the drop, Harrison immediately re-entered the lineup to execute a deep route over the middle.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett connected with Harrison for a first-down completion on the subsequent rep.
"All you tell these guys is to do the next right thing," LaFleur said. "We acknowledge and we move on."
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Practice Philosophy
The head coach also detailed his approach to practice structure during the second day of padded drills.
LaFleur confirmed that the team would refrain from running seven-on-seven drills throughout training camp.
"Seven-on-seven is not real football," LaFleur said.
He emphasized that one-on-one drills for pass catchers would remain strictly confined to the red zone area.
"I hate one-on-ones playing out at 40 running crossers," LaFleur said. "To me it's fake ball and unnecessary strain."
Beyond Harrison, the Cardinals offensive lineup saw wide receiver Michael Wilson post strong performances in first-team reps.
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Off the field, running back James Conner remains sidelined from team drills while recovering, though coaching staff members expressed no long-term concern regarding his availability.
