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Ravens OTAs spark big buzz about DeAndre Hopkins' resurgence
Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Baltimore Ravens fans went from likely rooting against DeAndre Hopkins due to his ties to the Kansas City Chiefs to now hoping like heck he can bring some intensity to their team. Hopkins spent only a few months with the Chiefs and then signed with the Ravens in free agency, giving Baltimore's wide receiver room a much-needed lift. With Hopkins signed, the Ravens' starting trio of receivers includes him, Rashod Bateman, and Zay Flowers. It's absolutely a fair argument to say this is the best group of wideouts Lamar Jackson has had in his career and hopefully, fans see that on the field. Some might have wondered how good Hopkins still is, especially since the Chiefs didn't seem to mind letting him walk in free agency. Well, so far in OTAs, Hopkins has been looking like his old self. Head coach John Harbaugh couldn't help but praise his new receiver, noting that the experience Hopkins brings will be pivotal for the Ravens offense. "He's moving great. Plus, he brings all that experience. He's been in big games

This article first appeared on Ebony Bird and was syndicated with permission.

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