Despite a reported level of “good vibes” between DeAndre Hopkins and the Patriots, the talented wide receiver is set to join the Titans instead.
Hopkins, 31, had visited New England following the Cardinals’ decision to release him earlier in the 2023 offseason. Yet while the two sides seem to have discussed terms, no deal was agreed to.
Now, he’s reportedly heading to Tennessee, another AFC team in need of wide receiver help. It’s an early subplot in the 2023 Patriots season, as Bill Belichick and newly installed offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien build an offense that does not include Hopkins, one of the most prolific players at his position over the last decade.