Remember back in 2020 when the Houston Texans got laughed at when they traded standout WR DeAndre Hopkins for little to next to nothing? Well, his stay in the desert is looking like it’ll be done this offseason.
The Arizona Cardinals are looking to make even more huge changes after the firing of head coach Kliff Kingsbury and the departure of general manager Steve Keim. According to The Score’s Jordan Schultz, the Cardinals “plan to try to trade” star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Hopkins was limited to just nine games last season after serving a six-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy and dealing with a subsequent knee issue. He still managed to lead Arizona with 717 receiving yards on 64 receptions. But his three touchdowns were the fewest since his 2013 rookie season.
Hopkins still has two years and $34.4 million in base salary remaining on his contract, but Schultz noted that he will likely be seeking a new deal with his next team this offseason.
It should be noted that Hopkins has a full no-trade clause so he can dictate the destination he wants to go to.
After closing the year with seven straight losses, Arizona finished 4-13 and will pick third in the 2023 NFL draft.
