NFL players react to Texans sending DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals in blockbuster trade
5 years ago

NFL players react to Texans sending DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals in blockbuster trade

LA Times  

The Houston Texans traded wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans have agreed to trade star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a draft pick to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for running back David Johnson and a pair of draft picks. The deal sent shockwaves through the NFL and generated a flurry of reactions from players: Man we need start drug testing some of these GM’s and coaches lol #questionablemoves — Cam Heyward March 16, 2020 Yooooo finally. We got a whole ass armed robbery😂😂😂😂😂😂 — Chase Edmonds March 16, 2020 10+11+13 = SCARY SIGHT Welcome to the squad bro let’s eat! @DeAndreHopkins — Christian Kirk March 16, 2020 lol ob is drunk — feeno March 16, 2020 O wow 😳😳😳 — Kenyan Drake™ March 16, 2020 Ryan Tannehill gets 100 million.Dak Prescott and Derrick Henry gets Franchise Tagged?!!

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After finishing last season with Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Hopkins gets to play with Lamar Jackson
2 weeks, 2 days ago

After finishing last season with Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Hopkins gets to play with Lamar Jackson

Associated Press  

— DeAndre Hopkins moved from one two-time MVP quarterback to another. “And the Ravens were the first team on my list.” After reaching the Super Bowl last season with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, Hopkins will now play with Lamar Jackson and Baltimore after reaching a one-year deal with the Ravens. “They’re exciting to watch, but I don’t know much …

Star Wide Receivers on the Move: A Week in Review
5 months ago

Star Wide Receivers on the Move: A Week in Review

Associated Press  

Several star wide receivers are expected to be on the move before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 5. The Chiefs have acquired Hopkins from the Titans, giving Patrick Mahomes an accomplished playmaker to join Travis Kelce. Other high-profile players to keep an eye on include Cooper Kupp, Tee Higgins, Maxx Crosby, and Budda Baker.

Kansas City Chiefs trade for DeAndre Hopkins in blockbuster move for the Super Bowl champions
5 months, 1 week ago

Kansas City Chiefs trade for DeAndre Hopkins in blockbuster move for the Super Bowl champions

Daily Mail  

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Tennessee Titans star DeAndre Hopkins in a huge move for the Super Bowl champions. Their receiver room was already decimated thanks to Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown's shoulder problem, while JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a hamstring injury in last week's win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Tennessee Titans star …

Nine NFL WR trades that should happen, including the latest on DeAndre Hopkins
5 months, 1 week ago

Nine NFL WR trades that should happen, including the latest on DeAndre Hopkins

New York Times  

Scoop City is The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Today, we’re looking at nine that should happen, including the latest on DeAndre Hopkins: What Dianna’s Hearing: Chiefs move in on Hopkins It could be a done deal by the time you read this: According to league sources, the Chiefs have spent this morning working to acquire five-time Pro Bowl WR DeAndre …

DeAndre Hopkins trade grades: Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes the help he desperately needed
5 months, 1 week ago

DeAndre Hopkins trade grades: Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes the help he desperately needed

New York Times  

The Tennessee Titans traded wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs for a conditional fifth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-rounder. Tight end Travis Kelce’s production has plummeted, burgeoning wide receiver Rashee Rice is down for the season and running back Isiah Pacheco is out for a while longer with a fractured fibula. The trade is not …

Titans' DeAndre Hopkins BLASTS Cowboys, Giants and 49ers for passing on the chance to sign him before he landed in Tennessee
1 year, 6 months ago

Titans' DeAndre Hopkins BLASTS Cowboys, Giants and 49ers for passing on the chance to sign him before he landed in Tennessee

Daily Mail  

He believes that Tennessee's offense is capable of reaching a Super Bowl now Tennessee Titans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken shots at several NFL teams for turning down the opportunity to sign him as a free agent this offseason. Tennesse Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins has taken shots at the teams who declined to sign him Hopkins spent the …

Vrabel, Henry part of what helped Titans land 3-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins
1 year, 8 months ago

Vrabel, Henry part of what helped Titans land 3-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — DeAndre Hopkins has had a good relationship with Mike Vrabel since their Houston days, a man who was one of the first to congratulate the three-time All-Pro receiver on being traded to Arizona and also the first to call him out for not making a catch for the Cardinals. ”I appreciate that right away because that’s how …

Titans landing 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, AP source says
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans landing 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, AP source says

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans hope they’ve filled their major need at wide receiver with three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal worth $26 million with incentives that could push that to $32 million, a person familiar with the agreement said Sunday. The three-time All-Pro would have led Tennessee last season with his …

Titans 'are finalizing to $32 million deal with DeAndre Hopkins'
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans 'are finalizing to $32 million deal with DeAndre Hopkins'

Daily Mail  

Five-time Pro Bowl selection DeAndre Hopkins appears to be headed to Music City. DeAndre Hopkins appears to be headed to Nashville after being cut by the Arizona Cardinals His cap hit in dead money is $22.6 million. Arizona is rebuilding under new head coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort and keeping Hopkins' expensive contract didn't make much sense, …

Will DeAndre Hopkins sign with the Patriots? A look at the team’s unresolved questions
1 year, 9 months ago

Will DeAndre Hopkins sign with the Patriots? A look at the team’s unresolved questions

New York Times  

The Patriots are off enjoying one of the rare extended breaks on the NFL schedule and aren’t due back at Gillette Stadium for another month. Hopkins was in town last week for a visit to the team’s facilities, which included time spent with current players and Bill Belichick. If the answer is “yes,” the expectations for the Patriots’ offense would …

Titans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit
1 year, 9 months ago

Titans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have a major need for help at wide receiver, and they will be the first NFL team to bring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in for a free agent visit. Hopkins, who turned 31 Tuesday, would have led Tennessee last season with his 64 catches for 717 yards last season despite being limited …

Rebuilding? Even without DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals aim to prove people wrong
1 year, 9 months ago

Rebuilding? Even without DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals aim to prove people wrong

New York Times  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Off to the side, during the early minutes of Thursday’s offseason team activities, Cardinals outside linebackers coach Robert Rodriguez worked with Zaven Collins on technique and angles. We’re moving on.” From Conner, who rushed for a team-high 782 yards last season: “He was our brother, and will continue to be. Wishing him the best but somebody’s got …

Free agent DeAndre Hopkins long shot to sign with Bills: Source
1 year, 9 months ago

Free agent DeAndre Hopkins long shot to sign with Bills: Source

New York Times  

DeAndre Hopkins probably isn’t joining the Buffalo Bills. Three executives from around the NFL, some with direct knowledge of what the free-agent receiver wants in his next contract, inform The Athletic the Bills simply don’t have enough salary-cap room to accommodate Hopkins’ terms. Two of the executives said Hopkins wants a deal similar to what the Baltimore Ravens gave Odell …

DeAndre Hopkins released by Arizona Cardinals, team takes big salary cap hit
1 year, 10 months ago

DeAndre Hopkins released by Arizona Cardinals, team takes big salary cap hit

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — The DeAndre Hopkins era is over for the Arizona Cardinals, who are on the hook for quite an expensive breakup. Arizona made the move three seasons after acquiring Hopkins in a blockbuster trade with Houston and eventually signing him to a $54.5 million contract extension through 2024. Arizona is rebuilding under new head coach Jonathan Gannon and …

Which teams could be interested in DeAndre Hopkins? Our writers discuss
1 year, 10 months ago

Which teams could be interested in DeAndre Hopkins? Our writers discuss

New York Times  

DeAndre Hopkins is a free agent for the first time in his career after being released by the Cardinals on Friday. To even consider signing Hopkins, the Chargers would have to structure the deal similar to how the Ravens structured Odell Beckham’s one-year contract, which has four void years. — Zach Berman The Ravens did their due diligence on Hopkins …

Titans' Derrick Henry, Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins and Rams' Jalen Ramsey 'discussed in trade talks'
2 years ago

Titans' Derrick Henry, Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins and Rams' Jalen Ramsey 'discussed in trade talks'

Daily Mail  

NFL teams looking to shed salary ahead of free agency have been working the phones to unload some of their biggest contracts. All-Pros including Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey have all been shopped by their respective teams, Michael Silver reports for Bally Sports. Finding trade partners …

From hotel controversy to NFL superstar: The incredible story of DeAndre Hopkins
2 years, 1 month ago

From hotel controversy to NFL superstar: The incredible story of DeAndre Hopkins

Hindustan Times  

It's been nearly a decade since DeAndre Hopkins and Mark Harrison were accused of leaving their hotel room in disarray before the 2013 NFL Combine. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Hopkins was chosen in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. The Rise of DeAndre Hopkins: From Rookie to Superstar Despite the controversy surrounding him, …

Hopkins produces in return, which bodes well for Cardinals
2 years, 5 months ago

Hopkins produces in return, which bodes well for Cardinals

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — The return of DeAndre Hopkins was obviously a boost for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals can’t expect to replicate the heroics of Marco Wilson and Isaiah Simmons, who each had a pick-6 late in the first half to turn a tight game into a fairly comfortable win. All of that, you can’t put a price tag on …

Without Watson and Watt, little hope for Texans to improve
3 years, 6 months ago

Without Watson and Watt, little hope for Texans to improve

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Last season was a terrible one for the Houston Texans as they started 0-4 to cost coach Bill O’Brien his job and finished 4-12 after winning the AFC South the previous two seasons. “We’re not afraid to have any of those guys in at any time in the ballgame.” LOVIE’S DEFENSE Lovie Smith joined the Texans as defensive …

Direct deposit: WR Hopkins negotiates own deal with Arizona
4 years, 6 months ago

Direct deposit: WR Hopkins negotiates own deal with Arizona

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — DeAndre Hopkins is one of the NFL’s best players. Just from what I’ve seen, we’re going to have a good time playing together.” Hopkins still had three years remaining on a five-year, $81 million deal he signed in 2017, but Keim made it known that the team was trying to work on an extension after the trade. …

Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals
4 years, 11 months ago

Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals

Associated Press  

Most of the NFL world was stunned when the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a trade last month to land elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans for running back David Johnson. “I know what I bring to the table, those guys know what they bring to the table, and I feel like we’re going to push each other to …

AP source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB Johnson
5 years ago

AP source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB Johnson

Associated Press  

The Arizona Cardinals have added one of the NFL’s top receivers to join an intriguing young team aiming to make a big move in the NFC West. The Cardinals acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The …

Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals as NFL kicks off big day of offseason moves
5 years ago

Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals as NFL kicks off big day of offseason moves

LA Times  

On a day when much of the country was hunkered down at home, the Arizona Cardinals took the Houston Texans to the cleaners. Arizona acquired All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, recently voted by his peers the 11th best player in the league, for running back David Johnson, who in the last three seasons hasn’t come close to the robust numbers he …

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