As teams around the league begin minicamp, the DeAndre Hopkins free agency watch continues. The list of potential suitors for the veteran wideout has fluctuated in recent days, and a shift in market value could lead to the next signficant development. 
Hopkins – who recently signed on with Klutch sports after having not had an agent – is reportedly seeking a contract similar to the one-year, $15MM one Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Ravens in April. Such terms would be quite challenging for many teams to afford given their cap situations this late in the offseason, particularly the Bills and Chiefs, the ones most frequently named as frontrunners to sign Hopkins.
On that point, SI’s Albert Breer predicts that Buffalo and Kanas City would add the three-time All-Pro “only at a discount.” Financial pressures could very well drive down Hopkins’ asking price, something which would be necessary for either AFC contender considering they rank near the bottom of the league in available funds. On the other hand, the value of Beckham’s deal came as a shock to many, so Hopkins still may be able to land a contract of considerable value with a different team.
Breer names the Patriots as a team to watch, especially since acquiring the 30-year-old no longer requires giving up draft compensation. Offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien – the head coach and general manager of the Texans when Hopkins was traded from Houston to Arizona – “would be plenty on board with, not against” adding Hopkins to New England’s roster, Breer adds. The Patriots have previously been linked to a Hopkins pursuit, and they are in far better shape with respect to cap space than the Chiefs and Bills. Doug Kyed of A to Z Sports confirms that New England is “monitoring” the five-time Pro Bowler’s market.
Finances are also less of an issue for the Browns and Ravens, teams which have been on the fringe of the Hopkins sweepstakes to date. A deal in Cleveland would reunite Hopkins with quarterback Deshaun Watson, of course, but the Browns have already made several moves at the WR position. Breer categorizes a Hopkins-to-Cleveland move as “unlikely” to take place at this point.
To little surprise, the Giants and Cowboys have bowed out of the Hopkins pursuit. Multiple teams should still be in the running to sign him, though, especially if his asking price has indeed come down. More clarity could emerge soon with respect to Hopkins’ intended destination and how willing other squads are willing to engage in a bidding war for his services.
So in other words, nothing new.
You are correct sir
“What a throw and touchdown from Rogers to Hopkins and the Jets take the lead against the Bills” lol that would sound great!
and then you wake up…another lost year as a Jets fan.
Stop it! Stop it! It’s already dead!
Texans should bring him home on a 5 year deal. Front load it between 1 and 2 years so back end isnt as bad. Give Stroud a legit # 1 receiving target.
5 years 80-90 mill, may have to pay more for his services. 1st year 30 mill 2nd year 30 mill which would leave 20-30 mill last 3 years.
He isn’t getter anywhere near that type of money. He was suspended and hurt off and on the last few season.
He isn’t coming to Houston unless they overpay. That’s the reality.
He won’t get that kind of money from a contender, but from a rebuilding team and a GM that needs to see improvement in the win column this year and needs his new franchise QB to pan out….. 16-17 mill is a reasonable price to pay, which places him 16th or 17th in the league.
There’s also the fact Arizona owns the Texans 1st round draft pick next year. It’ll sting a little less if the pick is in the late teens or in the 20s. It will sting a lot if it is top 10. Which goes back to Caserio’s job security.
It’s gonna be a 2-3 year deal with no guarantees beyond the first year.
The dude is poison. Sign him where you only need to put butts in seats that want to see a show and don’t care about winning or character – as he has shown none of those traits. Las Vegas fits that bill perfectly.
You’ve commented on nearly every article about Hopkins talking about how bad his character is. Unless you know him personally I don’t see what your issue is with him lol
I’ve seen this written a few times, but can’t remember anything negative about his character. What are you referring to?
He may be referring to his lack of practice desire, which is known
Hopkins: “I’m seeking $15M per year or a million for every update on my status that PFR posts…whichever is greater”.
Dude hasn’t produced in 2 years wanting big money lol. Obj and the ravens set bad precedent for washed up players in the nfl.
He averaged almost 80 yds/gm last year. How is that not producing?
Deshaun Watson has only thrown 5 interceptions in the last 2 years too.
He played a half season last yr a had like 65 receptions for 700+ yds. Far from “not producing”
He was injured in ’21, which explains thatstat line.
Should he remain healthy, he will be back to his ~100/1200+ seasons.
He probably end up in Buffalo or Kansas city he’s very productive wide receiver that can go distances
Buffalo just spent any money they had on Floyd. I say if Cleveland wants him, they will get him. My guess is he’s a Brown. Apparently you can bet on where he ends up and Cleveland is at the top
He won’t go back to Texans that’s not good option best option is Buffalo or Kansas city or New England or New York giants
That’s true and your right deerhunter bills did sign floyd best option for Hopkins is browns or chiefs or pats