The New England Patriots are showing interest in free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, according to ESPN’s Diana Russini.
Hopkins had a successful 2022 season, despite missing some time after serving a six-game suspension. He still managed to record 64 catches for 717 yards and two touchdowns.
Hopkins has been in the news recently in regards to the Patriots. Reporters asked Bill Belichick on Thursday for a comment on the free-agent wide receiver, but Belichick didn’t have much to offer.
Russini reported Thursday that New England is interested in the wideout. This would certainly be a major move for the organization with the Patriots still looking for a top-tier playmaker on the outside. Rumors have been swirling all offseason about a potential move for the wide receiver.
Now, it appears that the Patriots may at least get a visit, as Russini notes.
“It’s really going to come down to what he prefers and what he wants because there are several teams, including the New England Patriots, who are interested in DeAndre Hopkins,” Russini said, when appearing on ESPN’s Get Up. “And we’re going to see over the next few weeks, Hopkins taking visits with different teams, and he’s going to make a decision on what’s best for him.”
"The Patriots are interested in DeAndre Hopkins and we're gonna see over the next few weeks Hopkins taking visits with different teams and he's going to make a decision what's best for him."pic.twitter.com/fGiodkfplA
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A move for Hopkins would add to an already talented New England wide receiver group. At the very least, the coming days should be eventful with a decision potentially nearing.
