The New England Patriots only pass two of the three requirements that DeAndre Hopkins wants from his next NFL team following his release by the Arizona Cardinals.
On Friday, the Cardinals sensationally announced the release of Hopkins after the NFC West franchise were unable to find a trade partner. He was linked with a move away from Arizona for much of the offseason after engaging in a number of interviews in which he expressed an interest in joining a Super Bowl contender.
Hopkins starred for the Cardinals after joining the team from the Houston Texans via trade ahead of the 2020 season. The five-time Pro Bowler collected 64 receptions for 717 yards and three touchdowns last season after he was suspended for the first six games following a positive test for an illegal performance-enhancing substance. He also missed Arizona's final two contests because of a knee issue as the Cardinals missed the playoffs with a paltry 4-13 record.
