Last season, DeAndre Hopkins got his opportunity to achieve his dream of competing in a Super Bowl, and with his new squad, he has a strong likelihood of being among the frontrunners for the championship title.
On Tuesday, Hopkins signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Baltimore Ravens, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 32-year-old could potentially add another $1 million to his earnings through various performance bonuses.
Before last season’s trade deadline, the Tennessee Titans exchanged Hopkins for assets from the Kansas City Chiefs. With the Chiefs, Hopkins secured 41 receptions for 437 yards and scored four touchdowns across 10 regular-season matches. Despite contributing only three catches during the postseason, he made a significant impact with a touchdown reception in Super Bowl LIX versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
Before joining the Titans in 2023, Hopkins had played for three years with the Arizona Cardinals and seven years with the Houston Texans. Throughout his career, he earned Pro Bowl honors five times and was considered one of the top receivers in the NFL during his peak performance period.
From 2017 to 2020, Hopkins recorded four straight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards. He has accumulated 83 career touchdown receptions, tying him for 26th place on the NFL’s all-time list.
If Hopkins manages to remain fit, he ought to lend Baltimore’s aerial attack the deep-ball menace it has lacked. Zay Flowers experienced significant growth during his sophomore year with the Ravens under offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Having Hopkins around could ease the pressure on the emerging wideout while simultaneously providing a reliable scoring option near the opponent’s end zone.
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