DeAndre Hopkins is among the most attractive free-agent prospects on the current market following his release from the Arizona Cardinals earlier this year.
It’s been reported that three teams harbor more intrigue than the rest, and he’s already been hosted by two of them. The Kansas City Chiefs are understood to retain an interest and are staying in contact, while the wide receiver has visited the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans.
The Pats and Titans are believed to be frontrunners in the race as they have both tabled proposals. And, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN, the Titans have been “more aggressive” in their pursuit of the five-time Pro Bowler.
“The Tennessee Titans and Patriots have made offers, the Titans have been more aggressive to this point and Hopkins hasn’t been in a rush to sign. One reason for Hopkins to wait a bit longer is to leave open the possibility of another team entering the mix, potentially increasing his market.”
Hopkins is taking his time while considering the offers as he wants the best deal he could get. He also wants to be put in a position to win and is hopeful of other teams getting in the mix too.
When it comes to winning, the Chiefs are the obvious option. They are the current Super Bowl holders and still employ reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, the best quarterback a receiver could ask for in the current era.
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However, the Chiefs aren’t able to offer him the money New England or Tennessee would be able to pay.
According to Reiss, it could come down to the package presenting the wideout with the better opportunity to achieve incentives that would stretch what he pockets.
