DeAndre Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals are nearing an agreement on a contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Rapoport noted Hopkins negotiated the deal himself.
The Cardinals acquired the 28-year-old via trade in March in a deal that also included running back David Johnson and a second-round draft pick heading to Houston.
At first glance, it was a head-scratching deal considering Hopkins was coming off his third straight All-Pro season and fifth 1,000-yard campaign.
However, ESPN's Dianna Russini later reported that the Clemson product was seeking a deal worth $18 million to $20 million per season from Houston and would hold out if he did not get it.