The Arizona Cardinals released receiver DeAndre Hopkins before the holiday weekend and before the team’s second week of voluntary OTAs. Head coach Jonathan Gannon didn’t have much to say about the decision other than he is quickly pivoting with his plans with the team.
He indicated it was not a big deal to him.
“We were operating under the premise that he was going to be here and now we’re not, so we’re moving on,” he told reporters on Thursday.
What changed?
“All the factors that were in play, we just felt that it was the best thing for the team to play with who we have,” Gannon said.
Gannon is pleased with what he is seeing from his receivers right now. He praised the work his receivers coaches are doing with them and the details of the position in their new offense.
Without the big name in Hopkins, it will give opportunities to others to step up and be able to contribute.
We will see over the next couple of months if it is enough for them as they move forward.
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