In recent days, DeAndre Hopkins announced his team for the 2023 NFL season. It seems like he’s staying with the Arizona Cardinals, butwhat financial implications does the receiver’s contract have for the team?
DeAndre Hopkins is one of the best wide receivers in the league. He was the star of the Houston Texans for a long time, so that’s why the Cardinals decided to trade for him in a blockbuster move.
Although rumors said that Hopkins was goingto be traded, he shutted down those rumors recently. However, his contract will have huge financial implications for the Cardinals, so they could still make an unbelievable decision with the receiver.
How does DeAndre Hopkins’ contractaffect the Arizona Cardinals?
DeAndre Hopkins’ future is still uncertain. Although the wide receiver said that he will play for the Cardinals this year, the team has the last call on this matter.
It has not been easy for DeAndre Hopkins to prove himself at Arizona. Despite everyone thought he would be Kyler Murray’s favorite target, he has been far from the expectations and the team is wondering if his continuity is the best.
As of today, Hopkins is still part of the organization. However, his contract is a matter that is giving the team’s front office a headache, and even a former general manager slammed Hopkins for his demands.
Now that the 2023 NFL Draft is over, it seems like the idea of a trade is gone for the Cardinals. Rumors say that Arizona is still considering to cut Hopkins in order to avoid paying him the $19.45 million he would be owed in the upcoming season.