Arizona Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins trade speculation: Deal timeline 'within next 10 days'
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Will the Arizona Cardinals trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins?
Speculation surrounding the team and its top wide receiver is swirling throughout the NFL.
Hopkins turns 31 in June and is under contract for two more years with guaranteed base salaries of $19.4 million this season and $14.9 million next season.
The Cardinals, however, could lower Hopkins' dead cap hit of $30 million this season by trading the wide receiver.
With a team that might be rebuilding next season and with starting quarterback Kyler Murray expected to miss time recovering from off-season surgery, trade speculation has been running rampant around the NFL team and Hopkins.
Here's what some NFL writers are speculating about the Cardinals and the wide receiver:
NFL insider Ian Rapoport: How could a DeAndre Hopkins trade timeline look?
Rapoport, who works for NFL Media, told Fox Sports 910 that if Hopkins were traded it could be "probably within the next ten days, I would say. You're looking at probably right before the start of the league year, that's when most of these trades happen. I assume there have been conversations going on in Indy. We haven't heard a lot of rumors. I would imagine, just based on where he comes from, his lineage, he's not a big media guy, I imagine Monti Ossenfort probably keeps it pretty close to the vest. He's had plenty of opportunities and he's never shut the door on a DeAndre Hopkins trade …"
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When could we see a potential DeAndre Hopkins trade?
“Probably within the next 10 days…” 😳
- @RapSheet this morning on The Drive W/ @radiojody ‼️
LISTEN 🎧 pic.twitter.com/XOvxa4kFMg— Fox Sports 910 (@foxsports910) March 3, 2023
Cardinals Insider Mike Jurecki: Cardinals looking for at least a second round pick for DeAndre Hopkins
Jurecki tweeted: "According to a couple agents I’ve spoken with the Cardinals looking for at least a second round pick and a conditional pick for DeAndre Hopkins. These conversations are taking place at the combine."
According to a couple agents I’ve spoken with the Cardinals looking for at least a second round pick and a conditional pick for DeAndre Hopkins. These conversations are taking place at the combine.
— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) March 1, 2023
Fansided: Broncos have capital to pull off DeAndre Hopkins trade
Lou Scataglia wrote: "There is nothing to say that the Denver Broncos could not make an offer involving a player and a lower draft pick. For example, what if the Denver Broncos offered the Cardinals wide receiver Courtland Sutton and a late-round pick for DeAndre Hopkins? It's unlikely I think, but think of it this way; there is no guarantee that the Cardinals would be able to draft a player of Sutton's caliber with their second-round pick. No matter how high a draft pick is, there is always the concern that they might not pan out."
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#NFL insider Benjamin Allbright on #Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins via @PHNX_Sports:
"I'm hearing Kansas City is the primary suitor there."
Albright noted that he doesn't think AZ can get a 1st rounder for DH, but they could "probably" get a 2nd rounder. #ChiefsKingdom— Devon Clements (@DevclemNFL) March 2, 2023
Fansided: Chiefs circled as team to watch in DeAndre Hopkins trade
Cody Williams wrote: "Of the Chiefs have a chance to take advantage of Arizona unloading a star like Hopkins for great value in what it would cost in a trade, that becomes much more enticing. There’s nothing like having another trump card in an offense with the best quarterback in football and the best tight end as well. That’s what Hopkins could be. It’s Combine week, which means that we’ll definitely hear a lot more like this. But if you’re wondering where DeAndre Hopkins might be traded, keep one eye fixed on Kansas City."
As for DeAndre Hopkins, I'd be happy if he stays with the #AZCardinals. He's a top 10 WR when healthy and would be an excellent mentor on the Cards' offense
If he's traded, accept no less than second-round pick. Send him to a contender or to a team he approves to be traded to— Andy Kwong (@akwong31) March 3, 2023
The Athletic: DeAndre Hopkins to Patriots a 'long shot'
Jeff Howe wrote: "Never say never, but it would be viewed as a pretty major surprise if the Patriots traded for Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkin. Coach Bill Belichick has a strong affinity for Hopkins, something that was on display when the teams met in Week 14 on 'Monday Night Football,' which has led to speculation the Patriots could target Hopkins in a trade this offseason. However, Hopkins fell out of favor with new Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien before O’Brien traded him out of Houston in 2020. A possible reunion? Maybe, but consider it a long shot."
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If it takes a 2nd round pick to get Deandre Hopkins, the Chiefs should make that trade and make that trade as soon as possible because he’s still very much well worth it and even though Brett Veach has done well in the 2nd round, he hasn’t drafted a Hopkins equivalent there. pic.twitter.com/2DtjOiDj3c
— 🗣🎙‼️ (@LanceTHESPOKEN) March 2, 2023
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