Report: Arizona Cardinals will pursue trading wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins

After a disappointing end to their season, the Arizona Cardinals are reportedly ready to field trade offers for star DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins joined the Cardinals in 2020 and delivered a Pro Bowl caliber season, but has struggled to find the same level of production over the past few years. With the Cardinals firing head coach Kliff Kingsbury after the season’s end, it appears that the franchise is looking to offload their superstar receiver.

Cardinals looking to trade DeAndre Hopkins

Hopkins’ 2022 season suffered a setback on the field before it even fully began, as he served a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Drug Policy. After rejoining the team in their seventh game of the year, Hopkins finished with just 717 yards receiving and three touchdowns as the team finished with a 4-13 record.

Through three seasons with the Cardinals, Hopkins racked up 2,696 yards and 17 touchdowns in the passing game.

“The Cardinals will attempt to trade All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in the off-season,” explained Dov Kleiman on Tuesday. “DeAndre Hopkins will have plenty of interest. Back in November, [Ian Rapoport] reported that teams have been inquiring about Hopkins’ availability.”

As Kleiman detailed, Hopkins was at the center of free agency discussions earlier in the season ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Ultimately, the Cardinals didn’t make a deal for their former All-Pro receiver — although the end of the season appears to have changed their stance.

Hopkins currently has two seasons left on his current contract, with over $19 million due in the 2023-24 season. Adding to interest in the receiver, Hopkins’ contract has no guaranteed money left on the current deal. His total remaining deal is worth $34.36 over the next two years as it stands. Hopkins also carries a no-trade clause in his deal, so any potential trade would have to be approved by Hopkins as well.