A union between Bill Belichick and DeAndre Hopkins may happen this summer.
Hopkins is reportedly visiting with the New England Patriots on Wednesday and Thursday, and there is "optimism the two sides can find a way to reach an agreement," according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe.
"That's not to say there aren't hurdles. First, it remains unclear how much it would cost to sign Hopkins, though the Patriots do have the resources with about $14.2 million in cap space, according to the NFLPA," Howe wrote. "Second, can the Patriots and Hopkins find a mutual understanding regarding his practice schedule, which has waned in recent years?