The Arizona Cardinals must weather the first six games of the coming season without receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who received a six-game suspension after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is a big blow to the Cardinals but potentially also for Hopkins’ legacy.
However, another receiving legend, former Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald, doesn’t think the suspension will affect what people think of Hopkins’ career.
TMZ Sports caught Fitzgerald at an airport and asked him if he thinks the suspension will taint Hopkins’ legacy.
“I don’t think so,” he said. “He’ll still be a Hall of Famer. He’s talented. He’ll work through it. It’s some adversity and he’s a tough guy, he’s resourceful. He’ll work his way through it.”
Fitzgerald believes the Cardinals “have some talented guys” to handle things in the passing game while Hopkins is out. He mentioned the trade for Hollywood Brown and how they have tight end Zach Ertz.
“Obviously, it’s a big blow, but I think they’ll be able to weather the storm,” he said.
The Cardinals will face the Chiefs, Raiders, Rams, Panthers, Eagles and Seahawks before Hopkins returns in Week 7.
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