DeAndre Hopkins landing spots: 3 most likely destinations for Cardinals star WR
DeAndre Hopkins is rumored to be on the trade block as the Arizona Cardinals look to rebuild their roster during the 2023 NFL offseason.
While the superstar wide receiver may be a bit past his prime at this point, he's still a highly productive offensive weapon. In 19 games played over the last two years, he has recorded an impressive 106 receptions for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Any team looking to make a splash at their wide receiver position would benefit from acquiring DeAndre Hopkins.
The Dallas Cowboys appeared to be one of the teams most closely connected to his trade rumors, but are likely to be out of the running after trading for Brandin Cooks. With the Cowboys going in a different direction, here are the three most likely landing spots for Hopkins in 2023.
The Cardinals have released DeAndre Hopkins
The Arizona Cardinals have decided to release DeAndre Hopkins after they were unable to find trade partners. This came as a shock to many as Hopkins was a target for multiple teams.
Now that he is a free agent, it is expected that Hopkins will be able to find a new home soon. Multiple teams are likely to be in consideration for the star receiver.
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DeAndre Hopkins landing spots: #1 - New England Patriots
The New England Patriots entered the 2023 NFL offseason in need of an upgrade to their wide receivers. They were one of the weakest groups in the entire league during the 2022 NFL season and took another hi during the free agency period. Their top option, Jakobi Meyers, recently signed a new contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Losing Meyers makes one of the Patriots' biggest weaknesses even weaker. They could potentially transform it into a strength by adding Hopkins, one of the most consistently productive wide receivers in the NFL. He will also help develop Mac Jones, who struggled in his second year as a starting quarterback.
#2 - Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers made a bold move ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, trading with the Chicago Bears to acquire the first overall pick. They will use the pick on their future franchise quarterback in all likelihood. The only catch was that they had to give up their best wide receiver, D.J. Moore, in order to make the trade happen.
DeAndre Hopkins could potentially serve as an instant replacement for the Panthers offense in the 2023 NFL season. Adding the veteran receiver would also be a major help for whichever rookie quarterback is coming to Carolina.
#3 - Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans failed to replace the massive production left behind when they traded A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the 2022 NFL season. They had one of the weakest wide receiver groups in 2022 and they are even weaker now after losing Robert Woods to the Houston Texans during free agency.
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Adding DeAndre Hopkins will add a primary receiving option that the Titans have been missing since parting ways with Brown. After making three consecutive appearances in the playoffs with Brown on their roster, they missed out in their first season without him. Replacing his production may be the key to getting back on track in 2023. DeAndre Hopkins seems to be a logical solution.