Chiefs and Titans Finalizing Trade for Star Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans are reportedly in the final stages of negotiating a trade that would send star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City. This news was first reported by ESPN‘s Adam Schefter early on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

DeAndre Hopkins, a 32-year-old five-time Pro Bowl selection, has been a key figure in NFL trade rumors, particularly after being pulled from a game in Week 7. The Titans, who are currently in a rebuilding phase, may see this as an opportunity to gain draft capital or other assets in return for the veteran receiver.

The trade comes at a crucial time for the Chiefs, who have been plagued by injuries to their wide receiver corps this season. Acquiring Hopkins would significantly bolster their receiving depth and provide a seasoned player to support their offense.

Details of the trade, including what the Titans might receive in return, have not been disclosed. However, NFL insiders suggest that the Titans might not get more than a Day 3 pick (a fourth-round pick or later) due to Hopkins’ age, injury history, and current performance metrics.

The NFL trade deadline is set for November 5, and this move would be one of the significant transactions leading up to it, following other notable trades such as the Las Vegas Raiders sending Davante Adams to the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills acquiring Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns).