Cardinals release star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins after three seasons
Star NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was released by the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, ending his three-season tenure with the organization, the team announced.
Hopkins’ future in Arizona has been in the air since the end of the 2022 season after the Cardinals changed general manager and Head coach.
Deandre Hopkins (10) of the Arizona Cardinals speaks to the referee against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Empower Field on Mile High Dec. February 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
fivefold Professional bowler also has a $22.6 million dead cap that the Cardinals will take on next season, according to the NFL Network.
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In a recent I’m an Athlete podcast, Hopkins opened up about what he’s looking for in the front office of a franchise.
“What I want is stable control at the top. I think that’s something I really haven’t had in the last couple years of my career from Houston to Arizona. I have gone through three to four general managers in my career,” Hopkins said.
“A quarterback who loves the game, a quarterback who connects everyone with himself, pushes not only himself, but also those around him. I don’t need a great quarterback. game like mine. and great defense. I think defense wins championships.
“For me, this is everything. Great management, QB who loves the game and great defense.”
DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates a first-quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. February 27, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Norma Hall/Getty Images)
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New England Patriots Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN, are interested in pursuing Hopkins.
Hopkins was acquired by the Cardinals in a 2020 blockbuster deal with Houston Texans and was a professional bowler in his first season in Arizona.
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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 12. February 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Over the past three seasons, Hopkins has 221 catches for 2,696 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Hopkins was suspended for the first six games of the 2022 NFL season for violating the NFL’s scoring drug policy, but still managed to lead the Cardinals in receiving yards (717), adding three touchdowns in nine games.
Ryan Gaidos of Fox News contributed to this report.