Something changed overnight in the quest to sign free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins this offseason. The wide receiver has been getting attention from several AFC contenders since the Arizona Cardinals released him.
Hopkins reportedly is stuck choosing between “ring chasing” and money. It appears the 31-year-old All-Pro, who has no plans to retire soon, is thought to be putting money before an immediate championship.
NFL News: Odds For DeAndre Hopkins change to the Tennessee Titans
According to NBC Sports Bet, Hopkins’ odds of landing with the Tennessee Titans changed dramatically from Wednesday to Thursday. He was +500 to be a Titan on Wednesday. Hopkins is now at -300 to call Nashville home this fall.
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— NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) July 13, 2023
The New England Patriots showed interest in Hopkins
Hopkins has visited with the Titans and New England Patriots. It was reported recently the Titans were more aggressive in courting Hopkins than the Patriots. The Patriots recently signed DeVante Parker to an extension–though their head coach knows the team needs to spend money in a year he’s on the hot seat.
According to Over The Cap, the Titans have $8 million left in cap space before training camp starts. The Patriots have over $17 million to spend. The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in Hopkins, but they have to wait for an extension with defensive tackle Chris Jones to be complete before they have enough money to spend on Hopkins, as they have about half a million left in cap space.
Why the sudden odds change to the Titans? Who knows. Hopkins has no reason to rush at this point in July. He hopes more teams show interest later this summer to boost his negotiating price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Tennessee Titans change their name?
The Tennessee Titans changed their name from the 'Pioneers' to Titans due to an inadvertent leak. As the story goes, it became public knowledge in Memphis before the official announcement. In response to this, franchise founder Bud Adams decided to change everything and settled on the name ' Tennessee Titans.' This decision ultimately led to their current name.
Who is the Titans receiver all time?
Derrick Mason holds the record for the Titans' all-time leading receiver. With 12,061 yards, he ranks at the top of the list by a comfortable margin. Derrick Mason played with the franchise from 1997 to 2004 and was a key contributor to the team's success during that time. He is a popular figure among Titans fans to this day.
