Trade deals between DeAndre Hopkins and Arizona Cardinals are becoming increasingly intense. Hopkins will be 31 soon, and it is hard to predict how much people want him.
If DeAndre Hopkins will play on what is effectively a two-year $34M deal instead of seeking a big contract extension, that's a no-brainer trade for a lot of NFL teams.
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) March 8, 2023
How DeAndre Hopkins’s Injuries and Suspension Can Affect His Trade Value in NFL?
In the NFL league, Hopkins is one of the best receivers and has ranked first in receptions. Moreover, he has ranked second in getting yards and 4th in getting touchdowns since 2013.
However, Hopkins has only played 19 games in total in the last two seasons. Additionally, he had many injuries and suspensions during his gameplay.
On top of that, Hopkins missed three games with a single hamstring injury and more than three matches with a torn MCL in the year 2021.
Apart from that, Hopkins was also suspended for six games in the 2022 season when he violated NFL’s drug policy.
On top of everything else, he missed the two final matches of the regular season with a knee injury.
So DeAndre Hopkins isn’t seeking a big deal & is willing to play out the final two years of his contract for about $17M a year?? No brainer for plenty of NFL teams to be willing to trade for him
— Braiden Turner (@bturner23) March 8, 2023
Hopkins Ask for the NFL is Huge
DeAndre Hopkins is owed a total of $19.45 million in 2023; in 2024, he is owed $14.91 as his base salary. However, he is willing to negotiate his salary deal and has higher hopes this time.
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills are the first contender that is willing to land DeAndre Hopkins into their team. Since Buffalo Bills don’t have a reliable receiver besides Stefon Diggs, they are missing a key player who Hopkins can play.
New York Giants
The general manager Joe Schoen and the head coach Brian Daboll know the value of DeAndre. While the Giants have improved their depth by adding Darren Waller, they still miss out on the receiver.
Kansas City Chiefs
While Kanas City Chiefs are not among the suitors for DeAndre, they have a hole at the position after Juju and Mecole in the free agency. They would want to add Hopkins and tighten the end, which will push them ahead of the league.
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens can trade for Hopkins either on a new contract or on his franchise tag. Hopkins can help Ravens by giving Jackson an every-down pass-catcher which will help them in playing all over the field and keep the Ravens’ dream alive in the league.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DeAndre can make the Pittsburhg’s offense better as they have two good young players who can watch the ball; they will require an offense player. Hopkins can help Pickett as a new quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings don’t have a number two receiver besides Justin Jefferson. They would need Hopkins who can complement Justin and help the Vikings live in the NFC North.
