Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins discusses trade possibility

Despite recent blockbuster trades involving wide receivers, it doesn't seem DeAndre Hopkins of the Tennessee Titans will soon be on the move.

On Tuesday, the New York Jets acquired WR Davante Adams in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Hours later, the Buffalo Bills landed WR Amari Cooper in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. 

On Thursday, Hopkins was asked if he would be interested in a trade. Although the Titans are 1-4, he indicated he wouldn't mind staying in Tennessee. 

"I love my life, I love where I am," Hopkins said, per Jim Wyatt of the team's website. "God put me where I need to be, and he always will. I play football." 

The Titans don't seem ready to hold a fire sale before the Nov. 5 trade deadline, either. On Wednesday, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported, "Tennessee isn't eager to deal [Hopkins] as of now."

If the Titans changed their mind, WR-needy teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and possibly the Kansas City Chiefs may be interested in the three-time first-team All-Pro. 

On Thursday, ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggested the Titans send Hopkins to the Chiefs for a 2025 fifth-round pick. 

"This might not feel like a massive return for a veteran wideout with Hopkins' history, but he didn't have a huge free-agent market two offseasons ago, is older now, is battling a knee issue and is owed meaningful money over the year," wrote Barnwell. "He wouldn't have a huge market, but the Chiefs feel like the correct fit and would benefit from his strengths." 

However, keeping Hopkins makes some sense for the Titans. Second-year QB Will Levis — who has more interceptions (seven in five games) than passing TDs (five) — is struggling and needs reliable targets to turn his season around.  

Through his first five games, Hopkins leads the team in receiving yards (175) and is second in receptions (14). 

Hopkins is in the final year of a two-year, $26M deal. To make a trade work, the 32-year-old may need to restructure his contract, something he may not want to do. 

While Hopkins will probably continue to be linked to other teams, it won't be shocking if he stays in Tennessee.