With the Tennessee Titans in a bit of a rebuild mode, there has been mass speculation regarding the future of veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Some have reported that the Titans may look to move on from the five-time Pro Bowler in the coming months…
Something to watch :
Tennessee Titans DeAndre Hopkins could look for another team next season on a mutual parting of ways.
Hopkins came there with Mike Vrabel and his former OC with the Texans, both are now gone.
D Hop would have a $16.4M cap savings if cut with June 1st… pic.twitter.com/nSyc70PUEC
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) February 22, 2024
However, Hopkins himself seem to be an end to those rumors and made it clear that he’s more than happy in Tennessee.
“Cap!!!” Hopkins tweeted on X in response to the speculation.
DeAndre Hopkins calls 'cap' on rumor he wants to leave Titans https://t.co/akTbeKbGmn pic.twitter.com/STOfCiihnY
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) February 22, 2024
Hopkins, who signed a two-year deal with the Titans last year after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, had an impressive debut season in Tennessee.
He hauled in 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns … While those aren’t necessarily vintage Hopkins numbers, he’s shown no signs of slowing down.
Assuming new quarterback Will Levis continues his development, the connection between he and Hopkins should certainly skyrocket next season.
DeAndre Hopkins when asked what he saw in Will Levis against the Dolphins:
“I saw a dog…I saw a dog out here today. That kid is going to be great man. I’m always in his ear trying to help him read defenses and be better…I know he’s still got a lot in his tank.”
“Even though… pic.twitter.com/7FLtlIehYT
— Jake (@JakeAndBall) December 12, 2023
The Titans are currently undergoing a retooling phase under new head coach Brian Callahan, who takes over for the fired-Mike Vrabel.
As the team navigates potential changes, star players like running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill, both pending free agents, are not expected to return.
Deandre Hopkins:
“I’m not fucking leaving. The show goes on.”#Titans #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/B5pRCzy6qM
— Tommy R. Callahan III (@yalltitanup) February 22, 2024
Despite the transitions within the organization, the 31-year-old Hopkins appears committed to assisting the Titans during their rebuild.
Of course, staying in Tennessee is not his call. He could always be released for cap-saving purposes.
However, the Titans would be wise to hold onto him to try to compete with the young Levis during their semi-rebuild.
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧:
There have been talks that the #Titans will cut DeAndre Hopkins this offseason and save $16M in cap savings.However, there is no truth to these rumors and the Titans view Hopkins as a vital piece to the development of Will Levis.
Nuk is coming off his 7th… pic.twitter.com/qLjVQHqLtK
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) February 23, 2024
What are your thoughts on Hopkins’ desire to remain in Tennessee.
Do you think he’d be better off somewhere else?
How much do you think he has left in the tank?
Looking at the big picture, what is your take on Levis? … Do you think he will develop into a true franchise quarterback??
Will Levis and DeAndre Hopkins after today pic.twitter.com/hH2hJJc68I
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 29, 2023
Primetime Will Levis and DeAndre Hopkinspic.twitter.com/GWlsFF9KNE
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) December 12, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins & Will Levis pic.twitter.com/227MBnVMjr
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 29, 2023