DeAndre Hopkins commerce rumors warmth up after curious social media follows
As commerce talks about DeAndre Hopkins are ramping up, the Cardinals receiver is elevating eyebrows along with his social media exercise.
The Cardinals are in search of a second-round draft choose, plus one thing else of worth for Hopkins, in line with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer — who described it as a bundle just like what the Texans obtained from Arizona (Houston despatched Hopkins and a fourth-round choose to Arizona for working again David Johnson, a second-round choose and a 2021 fourth-rounder).
Hopkins apparently went on an fascinating observe spree, as some have observed that he lately adopted Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. on Instagram — in addition to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
That got here after Wilson’s try at recruiting Hopkins on Thursday, writing on Twitter: “What we doing @DeAndreHopkins?” with a bulging eyes emoji.
A day prior, Breer reported that the Patriots aren’t in on Hopkins after signing JuJu Smith-Schuster in free company.
Hopkins — a five-time Professional Bowler, with three First-Group All-Professional picks — reportedly had the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars as his prime most well-liked commerce locations.
The marketplace for Hopkins’ is “smooth,” in line with former NFL government Michael Lombardi.
“I don’t assume anyone needs to get into the Hopkins enterprise, after which must redo his contract,” Lombardi mentioned on the March 16 episode of his “GM Shuffle” podcast — including that he’s not at liberty to debate different issues which are in all probability holding again a commerce.


Hopkins, who turns 31 in June, is slated to earn base salaries of $19.5 million in 2023 and $14.9 million in 2024.
The 6-foot-1 wideout missed the primary six video games of final season as a consequence of a PED suspension, which reportedly made the no-trade clause in his contract ineffective.
Hopkins hasn’t performed a full season since 2020 as a consequence of damage and suspension — which might be a pink flag for groups, together with the cash he’s owed.