Speculation: Lamar Jackson Presents Ravens with DeAndre Hopkins and OBJ Decision Demand

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Vince Carbonneau
April 15, 2023 (4:37 PM)

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The Arizona Cardinals find themselves in the midst of a chaotic offseason, with numerous questions to address, one of which is: What's next for DeAndre Hopkins?

Hopkins has been on the trading block for some time, but despite interest from various teams, the Cardinals haven't managed to strike a deal.

Some argue that the Cardinals' demands are too steep, while others think Hopkins' age and contract combination isn't helping the situation. Regardless, Arizona still holds onto one of the league's elite receivers, and it seems he may soon join forces with a premier quarterback.

NFL insider Michael Lombardi reports that Lamar Jackson has issued an ultimatum to the Baltimore Ravens, insisting they acquire both Odell Beckham Jr. and Hopkins before he resumes contract talks with the team. Beckham recently signed a one-year deal with the Ravens, worth up to $18 million with $15 million guaranteed.

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"I was told reliably by somebody who's involved that Lamar told them in a conversation, 'get Hopkins and get Beckham, and then we can talk.' The club went back to them and said look, we can't get Hopkins and Beckham. We just can't afford both, but we'll get one of them - and they got Beckham," Lombardi said on his podcast, The Lombardi Line.

Hopkins is said to be open to restructuring his contract, which currently includes base salaries of $19.45 million and $14.91 million over the last two years of the agreement.

"DeAndre Hopkins is an interesting story, right? Hopkins is available, but the problem with DeAndre Hopkins is he would be great with Lamar - not because he's got great speed, but he's got exactly what Lamar needs. Somebody who you throw the ball anywhere in his area, he's going to catch it. He's covered. He's always covered. But he always catches it. But he wants a raise, he wants more money. And so what I think the Ravens decided was, 'Okay, we can get Beckham.' And I think that's why you see the overpayment for Beckham."

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