The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl without a star wide receiver, but they could reportedly make an elite offense even scarier by acquiring DeAndre Hopkins.
NFL insider Benjamin Albright told PHNX Cardinals that Kansas City is the "primary suitor" for Hopkins. He doesn't know the draft compensation the Cardinals would receive, but he said it's more likely they get a second-round pick than a first.
After the 2022 season, theScore's Jordan Schultz reported that the Cardinals plan to trade Hopkins this offseason.
Arizona hired a new general manager and head coach after a disappointing four-win season, and Hopkins is set to make $19.45 million (with a $30.75 million cap hit) in 2023. The Cardinals could seek a clean slate by moving the three-time All-Pro wideout, who turns 31 in June.
Hopkins began his Cardinals career by tallying 1,407 yards and six touchdowns in 2020. However, multiple lower body injuries limited him to 10 games in 2021, and he served a six-game suspension to start the 2022 season for violating the NFL's PED policy.
Yet he remains an impact player when on the field. Hopkins totaled 474 receiving yards in six full games with quarterback Kyler Murray last season.
Now imagine what he can accomplish when catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs flourished without a star replacement for Tyreek Hill, but they could still benefit by solidifying the position this offseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster is a free agent after garnering 78 catches for 933 yards on a one-year deal. The depth chart features several talented question marks in Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Adding Hopkins could be great news for Kansas City, but terrible for all opposing defenses.
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Originally Posted by RunKC:
Where did he say that? Honestly I expect that happen
In the Athletic article, attributing Reid’s comments at the meetings this week.
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“Reid also shared that the Chiefs are optimistic they will be able to re-sign receiver Justin Watson to another one-year deal to help the offense and special teams units. Watson, a four-year veteran, posted more receiving yards last season (315) than Hardman (297).”
Originally Posted by jerryaldini:
Not as much as Bills fans. They're at 3200 posts now. Need to pick it up.
Lol, they're shitting themselves over there. Lot of them believe that DHop will land in KC, and they believe that spells the end for BUF's chances of getting to the SB in 2023.:-)
It's not looking like ANYBODY is going to trade for Hopkins. Cardinals fucked around and stayed at their high price for way too long and now no one has cap space (or the ability to make any) to take on his contract. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
It's not looking like ANYBODY is going to trade for Hopkins. Cardinals ****ed around and stayed at their high price for way too long and now no one has cap space (or the ability to make any) to take on his contract.
Once the Cooks trade was done they should have known what was happening. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
It's not looking like ANYBODY is going to trade for Hopkins. Cardinals fucked around and stayed at their high price for way too long and now no one has cap space (or the ability to make any) to take on his contract.
veach will snag him on draft day after extending jones [Reply]
