Ravens Eyeing DeAndre Hopkins: Can They Navigate Salary Cap Challenges to Secure the Star Wide Receiver?
In a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, former NFL player Adam 'Pacman' Jones revealed that the Baltimore Ravens are still eyeing Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to bolster their receiving lineup.
Contrary to popular belief, Jones shared insider info that the Ravens remain contenders in the race for Hopkins, despite previous reports suggesting otherwise.
With just $3.07 million in cap space and $552k in effective cap space, as per overthecap.com, the Ravens would have to absorb Hopkins' hefty $19.45 million base salary. This would put them $15.44 million over the cap. There have been whispers about the Cardinals being open to retaining a portion of Hopkins' salary to facilitate a trade, but the exact amount is still up for debate.
In order to convince the Cardinals to retain more of Hopkins' salary, the Ravens may have to part with additional assets. This could prove challenging, as Baltimore only has five picks in the upcoming 2023 NFL draft and traditionally prefers to build their roster through the draft rather than trades.
So, what options do the Ravens have? They could offer extra draft picks or players in return, or hope for some generosity from the Cardinals' side.
One possible scenario is that the Cardinals agree to retain $8 million of Hopkins' salary. This figure, however, is based on conversations with Cardinals reporters and is not yet confirmed. If Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report could verify this information, it would help clear up the uncertainty surrounding this potential trade.
As we await more information, the Ravens' interest in DeAndre Hopkins adds yet another layer of intrigue to the 2023 NFL draft. Will Baltimore manage to make a deal that brings the star wide receiver to their roster? Only time will tell.
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