New England Patriots star Matthew Judon teased the signing of DeAndre Hopkins by commenting he is "GM of the year" on a photo of the duo in the Pats locker room.
Hopkins - who worked under Pats offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien in Houston - became a free agent when the Arizona Cardinals sensationally released him in late May. While the Cardinals wanted compensation in a trade package for Hopkins, they received no worthwhile offers and decided to completely sever their ties with the five-time Pro Bowler ahead of the 2023 season.
Hopkins is renowned for his incredible catching ability in clutch moments, and his availability has garnered attention from franchises around the NFL. The Patriots are in desperate need of a true number one receiving weapon to help out quarterback Mac Jones and become more of a threat in the competitive AFC East.
