Overview
- Hopkins is unsigned in the 2026 offseason and has publicly said he will be patient rather than push for a contract.
- He described himself on SiriusXM as a utility and special-situation player, noting recent use on third downs rather than as an every-down target.
- Hopkins spent 2025 with the Baltimore Ravens in a limited role and posted career-low counting stats, a fact that teams are weighing in free-agent talks.
- The receiver has named potential fits such as the Vikings (a Kyler Murray reunion) and the Bengals (playing with Joe Burrow) while saying he wants to join a contender.
- Given his age (34) and recent production, the market view is that Hopkins will likely sign a short-term, situational deal if at all, and his next move could determine whether he plays beyond 2026.