The Cardinals' decision to trade Hopkins comes after a staff overhaul that saw the team hire a new general manager and head coach this offseason. Additionally, Hopkins' six-game suspension for PED use last year voided the no-trade clause in his Cardinals extension, making a trade more likely.
While Hopkins has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL over the past few years, injuries and a suspension have raised questions about his value. Despite his stellar performance with the Houston Texans, who traded him to the Cardinals in 2020, the Texans did not receive a first-round pick in exchange for Hopkins.
It remains to be seen whether the Cardinals will be able to fetch a second-round pick for Hopkins given his recent injury history and suspension. Nonetheless, with the asking price now known, it will be interesting to see which teams will be willing to make a move for the 30-year-old receiver. Any team that acquires Hopkins may need to negotiate a new contract with him in order to keep him for the long-term.
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10 MARS | 162 ANSWERS Arizona Cardinals' Asking Price for a Potential DeAndre Hopkins Blockbuster Trade At this price, should the Bears trade for DeAndre Hopkins? | ||
Yes | 69 | 42.6 % |
No | 93 | 57.4 % |
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