The Patriots are still in the mix for DeAndre Hopkins, but the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns are “lurking”, according to ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio.
Paolantonio made the comments Tuesday during an appearance on ESPN’s Keyshawn, J-Will and Max.
“I believe so. There’s mutual interest,” Paolantonio said. “Bill Belichick likes DeAndre Hopkins, likes his game, and DeAndre Hopkins likes the situation in New England, knows Bill O’Brien. It’s a perfect fit at a time when they need a wide receiver that can get separation. They need somebody like that.”
Hopkins visited the Patriots earlier this month in Foxborough.