Arizona Cardinals’ star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is at the center of multiple trade rumors as the NFL draft approaches (Bleacher Report). Hopkins has recently expressed his desire to play for the Buffalo Bills, while other teams like the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, and Tennessee Titans have also been linked to a possible trade deal (Bleacher Report, Baltimore Beatdown, Heavy.com). The Ravens and Cardinals are reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would include Hopkins, but the teams still need to work out draft compensation and money (Baltimore Beatdown).
One of the issues hindering a trade for Hopkins is his salary, which the Cardinals are not willing to cover completely. This has led to requests from interested teams, like the Bills, for the Cardinals to provide salary relief in the deal (Cards Wire). Despite the salary concerns, Hopkins seems determined to join a winning team and has continued to drop hints about his desire to play for the Bills (Sportskeeda).
While Hopkins has not made any direct statements about the trade rumors, former NFL defensive back Pacman Jones has confidently predicted that Hopkins will be traded this week, with the Chiefs and Bills as the finalists (Baltimore Ravens).
As the draft draws nearer, the trade market for Hopkins continues to take shape, and all eyes are on the Cardinals to see if they will be able to find a deal that works for them and for the interested teams (Buffalo News, Sports Illustrated). For now, Hopkins remains a highly sought-after receiver with the potential to make a significant impact on any team he joins.
