Overview
- Hopkins said on SiriusXM this week that he will not try to 'force' a deal and is prepared to wait for the right one-year role.
- Multiple outlets report he is not close to signing and is publicly framing himself as a utility or third-down specialist rather than a season-long No. 1 target.
- Hopkins identified the Bengals, Vikings and Chiefs as preferred landing spots where he could chase a Super Bowl while serving as a complementary receiver.
- His leverage has been reduced by limited use in 2025 with the Baltimore Ravens, where he posted career-low receiving totals while often serving as a fourth option.
- The overall veteran receiver market has been slow so far with other veterans available, so Hopkins could still sign before training camp if a contender needs a short-term, reliable target.