DeAndre Hopkins injury history: Exploring Chiefs recruit’s issues over the years

DeAndre Hopkins has taken his talents to Kansas City in a move that has sent shockwaves around the league. The five-time Pro Bowler has loads of experience in the game and is expected to instantly become the Chiefs' WR1.

While the addition is a potential game-changer for the Chiefs, it's important to note that Hopkins has an extensive injury history. Let's look at the three-time first-team All-Pro pass catcher's injury record ahead of his debut for the Chiefs.

DeAndre Hopkins' injury history

According to Draft Sharks, DeAndre Hopkins suffered a Grade 1 Head-Cranial Concussion on Aug.17, 2013. Hopkins sustained the concussion in his side's second preseason game. He missed the rest of the preseason but could play in the opening matchup of the regular season.

Hopkins suffered a hand-wrist ligament tear on Dec. 23, 2014. He appeared on the injury report for Week 17 but played in the fixture nonetheless. He had surgery in the offseason. He also suffered a Grade 1 Head-Cranial Concussion on Sept. 20, 2015. The injury occurred in Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season, but Hopkins could still feature in the next game.

Hopkins pulled his left calf on Dec. 25, 2017. The injury occurred in Week 16, and he missed the last fixture of the regular season. He was then mostly injury-free until he suffered a Grade 3 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder on Jan. 5, 2019. Due to the injury, he missed the Pro Bowl activities.

The 2021 NFL season was tasking on Hopkins as he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury in the Cardinals' loss to the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 28, 2021. He missed three fixtures due to the injury. Hopkins then suffered a Grade 3 knee MCL tear on Dec. 13, 2021, in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. As a result, he was ruled out for the rest of the season.

Hopkins suffered a Grade 1 knee strain on Dec. 29, 2022. It was reported that the knee flared up late in the week, so he missed the last two games of the regular season.

Ahead of the 2024 season, Hopkins suffered a Grade 3 knee MCL tear in training camp on July 31. He was still able to start the season as the Titans' WR1.

How much will DeAndre Hopkins' earn in Kansas City?

According to Spotrac, DeAndre Hopkins has $8 million remaining in the final year of his Titans contract. The Titans and Chiefs are expected to split the bill, with the Chiefs currently holding around $4 million of cap space in 2024.