Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly on the trade block this season. The 30-year-old endured a rough spell in Arizona that hasn't seen him complete a full year in two seasons.
There's so much uncertainty surrounding the organization with Kliff Kingsbury fired and Kyler Murray up and down with his form prior to his ACL injury.
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So if the Cardinals do field calls for the All-Pro receiver, where could he go? One would expect to a contender as, at this stage of his career, it is unlikely he will want to be a part of a rebuild.
So, let's get to it.
#3 - Chicago Bears
Justin Fields needs weapons, there is no secret to that. Currently holding the No.1 pick in the draft, the Bears could use that to take a receiver or use their league-high $113,299,166 in cap space per spotrac.com, to lure Hopkins.
While the Bears are definitely not contenders, they have the financial means to easily acquire Hopkins from the Cardinals.
It seems unlikely, but the Bears could simply offer the receiver more money than anyone else to prize him away from Arizona.
#2 - New England Patriots
The Patriots dynasty is dead. But Bill Belichick could revive it. Mac Jones needs a veteran receiver and Hopkins fits the bill.
The Patriots also have the fourth-most cap space available at just under $50 million. With the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins both surging up the AFC hierarchy, New England is getting left behind.
Will Belichick bite the bullet and get the 30-year-old to New England? Mac Jones certainly needs it and the offense will benefit from it.
#1 - Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys were all in for Odell Beckham Jr. until they weren't. The receiver's inability to play led to them cutting ties with a deal this season.
If given a choice between Beckham and Hopkins, who would Jones choose? The Cardinals star hasn't had that many injuries (certainly not two ACLs) and has seen more production over the last few years.
The Arizona All-Pro could also be a little cheaper as well with Beckham Jr. wanting around $20 million per year.
All things considered, Hopkins would be a valuable addition to any Super Bowl-chasing outfit.
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