If DeAndre Hopkins had his choice, he would return to the Baltimore Ravens for the 2026 NFL season.
However, with a new coaching staff in place, Hopkins isn’t sure that there will be a spot for him in the receiver room in Baltimore.
“The reality of it, having a new offensive coordinator, being an older guy, I know football and I know how the business side works,” Hopkins said of his future. “I would love to come back, but not every offensive coordinator is wanting a veteran receiver on their team. Some guys have different dynamics of how they go about coaching. It’s nothing personal.”
Titans listed as best landing spot for DeAndre Hopkins
If Baltimore doesn’t desire to bring back the veteran pass-catcher, he’ll have to look to continue his career elsewhere, like perhaps Tennessee.
Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus recently named the Tennessee Titans as the best landing spot for Hopkins in free agency, citing the team’s need for a veteran receiver.
From PFF:
"With Calvin Ridley underperforming during his limited showing, Cam Ward was left with numerous first-year receivers playing key roles As a result, the Titans' receiving corps posted the NFL's fifth-lowest passer rating when targeted (76.3). Bringing Hopkins in to mentor Ward and this young receiver room would pay off."
At 33 years old, Hopkins' days of being a top receiver in the league are likely behind him. However, he can still be a productive player on the field and a solid veteran presence in the locker room. He caught 22 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns with the Ravens last season.
If the Titans want to add an experienced weapon for quarterback Cam Ward over the offseason, they could do worse than Hopkins.
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