Texans, Cardinals swap Hopkins, Johnson in blockbuster
The Houston Texans have agreed to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in a blockbuster deal that will send running back David Johnson the other way, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Texans also picked up a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-rounder from the Cardinals while sending Arizona a fourth-round selection, according to Schefter.
Hopkins was named a first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive year in 2019 after tallying 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. A master of spectacular grabs, he's eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving five times in seven seasons.
The 27-year-old experienced friction with Texans head coach Bill O'Brien over the past year, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. He figures to give Arizona a legitimate No. 1 receiver to partner with ascending quarterback Kyler Murray. The Cardinals also have Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk on their depth chart at wide receiver. Hopkins is signed through the 2022 season and none of the money left on his contract is guaranteed.
The Texans have been one of the most active teams in the trade market since O'Brien inherited general manager duties last offseason.
The Houston Texans have agreed to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in a blockbuster deal that will send running back David Johnson the other way, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Texans also picked up a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-rounder from the Cardinals while sending Arizona a fourth-round selection, according to Schefter.
Hopkins was named a first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive year in 2019 after tallying 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. A master of spectacular grabs, he's eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving five times in seven seasons.
The 27-year-old experienced friction with Texans head coach Bill O'Brien over the past year, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. He figures to give Arizona a legitimate No. 1 receiver to partner with ascending quarterback Kyler Murray. The Cardinals also have Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk on their depth chart at wide receiver. Hopkins is signed through the 2022 season and none of the money left on his contract is guaranteed.
The Texans have been one of the most active teams in the trade market since O'Brien inherited general manager duties last offseason.
