Star free agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins doesn’t see himself falling from the graces of being a 1,000-yard receiver anytime soon.
When that day comes, as it does for every athlete at some point in their career, Hopkins said he would retire from playing football, when posting on Threads, via A to Z Sports’ Sam Phalen.
“I’ll retire from football when I’m not a 1k-yard receiver. With that said, I was on pace for 1,400 yards last year—one significant injury in 11 years. I might be playing till I’m 37 the way I feel,” Hopkins posted.
It’s easy to forget that Hopkins missed more than half of the season due to an injury on top of being suspended for six games. Yet, he still finished the year with 64 receptions, 717 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The New England Patriots are still lurking in the background in hopes of coming to a contract agreement with the five-time All-Pro wideout. Both sides had what has been described as a productive meeting in June.
Hopkins is believed to be taking his time before making a decision, which could ultimately come around the start of training camp.
