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After Being Shown the Door Mercilessly, Deandre Hopkins Makes a Special Request New England Patriots Can Never Refuse

Published 06/21/2023, 11:38 AM EDT

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Despite DeAndre Hopkins’ talent and experience, the 31-year-old has faced several challenges in the past two years that have limited his playing time. As a result of injuries and a suspension stemming from a violation of the NFL’s ‘performance-enhancing’ drug policy, his participation has been limited to just 19 games. As a result, Arizona decided to part ways with Hopkins in May, leaving him as one of the big cheeses still on the free enterprise.

After being released by the Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins, a free-agent wide receiver, is now on the lookout for a new team, driven by his determination to demonstrate his true value. He has a message for his future teammates, whoever they may be: Hopkins can still be an asset, wants them to know that he’s not just looking for a paycheck, but he’s ready to play.

Hopkins Tweets to Future Wide Receiver Group

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Hopkins is still on the market, even after meeting with the Patriots and the Titans. Both teams are in need of a dependable No. 1 receiver, and Hopkins fits the bill. He has amassed more than 1,000 receiving yards in six of his seasons in the league. However, Hopkins might have another option in mind. Fellow free agent Dalvin Cook, who played with the Vikings last season, suggested on ‘The Adam Schefter Podcast’ that Hopkins should join him in creating a formidable offense. He said it would be “epic” for the two to team up.

Hopkins made his intentions clear on Tuesday when he tweeted: “Whoever’s in my future wide receiver group. I promise I will make your job easy,” he assured his potential suitors that he would be a great teammate and a valuable addition to any offense. Despite meeting with the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots, DeAndre Hopkins remains unsigned, raising questions about his future in the NFL.

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Hopkins impresses Bill Belichick

Despite playing only nine games in 2022, the 31-year-old, five-time Pro Bowler had an impressive season. With a leading 717 receiving yards, he established his dominance. Not far behind Zach Ertz in touchdowns, Hopkins secured three. Moreover, his 64 receptions ranked him second, narrowly trailing Marquise Brown. Caught the attention of the Patriots, who are coached by Bill Belichick, and had a positive visit with them.

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The deal could boost the Patriot’s offense if it goes through. However, Hopkins might not just look for a Super Bowl ring. Although that is a common aspiration for many players, he seems to may have other factors in mind as he weighs his options for his next move.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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