Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens still in play for trade for star WR?

By Aaron Becker | Last updated 4/19/23

The Ravens have already added WR Odell Beckham Jr. on a one-year deal to bolster their receiving corps, but some believe another playmaker could soon be on his way to Baltimore.

Former CB Adam "Pacman" Jones said on "The Pat McAfee Show" that a trade for WR DeAndre Hopkins "could still happen" by the Ravens.

"My sources said that DeAndre Hopkins to Baltimore could still happen" @REALPACMAN24 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/V78fODeoSs
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 18, 2023

It may come as a surprise after Baltimore gave Beckham Jr. a deal worth up to $18 million dollars. If the team is somehow able to acquire Hopkins, it would have to persuade QB Lamar Jackson to return after requesting a trade on March 2.

The good news is Hopkins tweeted that he doesn't want a raise, but money would still be tight if the Ravens do add the five-time Pro Bowler to their roster.

DeAndre Hopkins says he doesn’t want a raise pic.twitter.com/ewuqQSIUH4
— PFF (@PFF) April 16, 2023

Hopkins, who is 30, has struggled to stay on the field the last two seasons, playing in a total 19 games. However, he has 106 catches for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns over the span and would certainly be an upgrade.

The Ravens only have five picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, but if they can make the money work, it's a no brainer to pair up Hopkins with Beckham Jr. in 2023.

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