Cardinals Release DeAndre Hopkins, Make Receiver Free Agent

Where will the five-time Pro Bowler land?

In the end, DeAndre Hopkins didn’t get traded this offseason. But he will play for a new team in 2023.

The Arizona Cardinals on Friday officially released the superstar receiver following months of trade rumors. Hopkins, who’ll turn 31 on June 6, now is free to sign with any team.

Whichever team signs the five-time Pro Bowler will be getting one of the NFL’s best receivers, despite his age and injury history.

He topped 1,000 receiver yards in six of his first 10 NFL seasons, including three campaigns of over 1,400 yards. After missing the first six games of the 2022 season due to a suspension, Hopkins still finished the campaign with 64 catches for 717 yards and three touchdowns.

Follow NESN.com for additional updates on Hopkins’ free agency, including any rumors connecting him to the New England Patriots.

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Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.