DeAndre Hopkins had barely stepped onto the Georgia Tech sideline for his first game as a coach before a familiar question resurfaced: Is he actually done playing football?
The Baltimore Ravens have showcased several high-powered offenses during Lamar Jackson’s time as starting quarterback, but the 2026 unit could reach unprecedented heights with the emergence of rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane as a true perimeter X receiver.
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The Baltimore Ravens secured Zay Flowers' services for four more years. The team signed the wide receiver to a $140 million contract following DeAndre Hopkins' move to Georgia Tech as an assistant wide receivers coach.
Three recognizable veterans remain available as training camps begin.
DeAndre Hopkins is now a college football coach, but he wants everyone to know that does not mean his playing days are finished. Georgia Tech announced the hiring of the five-time All-Pro receiver as an assistant wide receivers coach, and Hopkins moved quickly to address the obvious question about his NFL future.
DeAndre Hopkins is insisting he is not finished playing in the NFL despite taking a college football coaching job. Hopkins took to X on Saturday to clear up questions about his NFL status after he joined Georgia Tech’s coaching staff.
Free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins announced in a social media post on Saturday that he is not retiring from the NFL despite accepting a new position with Georgia Tech’s offensive coaching staff.
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DeAndre Hopkins’ NFL career appears to be over, or at the very least, it is being put on pause. Hopkins is joining Georgia Tech’s offensive staff, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
DeAndre Hopkins briefly spent time with the Patriots’ coaching staff. That suggested a move to the sidelines could be forthcoming, and that will indeed be the case.
According to Matt Zenitz, Georgia Tech is expected to hire DeAndre Hopkins to its offensive coaching staff. Hopkins recently attended the start of the Patriots’ training camp practices to explore the idea of a coaching or scouting role. Hopkins enters the 14th year of his career but remains an unrestricted free agent.
The New England Patriots’ brief coaching experience with former All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has come to an end, with head coach Mike Vrabel describing the visit as a positive one for everyone involved.
Throughout the NFL offseason, there's been somewhat of a buzz surrounding former All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and where he might end up for what would be his 14th season in the NFL.
DeAndre Hopkins may be calling it a career as a player to transition into a new NFL role. Hopkins is in camp with the New England Patriots, but in a coaching role, Mike Vrabel announced Friday.
DeAndre Hopkins enters the 14th year of his career but remains an unrestricted free agent. Patriots HC Mike Vrabel indicated that Hopkins is attending
Free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins expressed interest in signing with a contender in late June. Nothing has come together since then, though, and it is now possible we have seen the last of Hopkins as a player.
It appears Hopkins may not be catching passes thrown by quarterback Drake Maye in September.
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DeAndre Hopkins enters the 14th year of his career but remains an unrestricted free agent. When appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Hopkins said he still
The period leading up to training camps often sees veteran free agents join a new team. DeAndre Hopkins is unsigned at this point, but he is not in a hurry to line up his next contract.
Teams in need of help at the wide receiver position were routinely linked with names such as Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers and free-agent Stefon Diggs. Meanwhile, veteran DeAndre Hopkins is also available.
Hopkins is on the hunt for a new team.
DeAndre Hopkins has been candid about his interest in returning to the Baltimore Ravens all offseason long. The veteran wide receiver had been openly excited
Hopkins shared Arizona offenses with Murray from 2020 through the 2022 season.
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins still appears to have some hard feelings over how the Baltimore Ravens used him in 2025. Hopkins on Monday reposted a fan’s message urging the Ravens to bring Hopkins back, accompanied by video of the wide receiver’s Week 1 touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.
Hopkins turned 33 years old last June and then produced a rather unspectacular season with Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins isn't ready to call it quits with the gridiron just yet. The Ravens brought in Hopkins on a one-year flier to juice up the wide receiver room, but the rumor mill has already been spinning.
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