We are little over a month away from training camp starting and DeAndre Hopkins remains a free agent.
The latest report from ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio indicates that the New England Patriots are the leaders in the clubhouse to sign Hopkins, but the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns are “lurking” to potentially sign him.
Paolantonio made the comments Tuesday during an appearance on ESPN’s Keyshawn, J-Will and Max.
“I believe so. There’s mutual interest,” Paolantonio said. “Bill Belichick likes DeAndre Hopkins, likes his game, and DeAndre Hopkins likes the situation in New England, knows Bill O’Brien. It’s a perfect fit at a time when they need a wide receiver that can get separation. They need somebody like that.”
Hopkins visited the Patriots earlier this month in Foxborough.
Hopkins is “no rush” to sign with a team according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, who noted Hopkins’ decision may come closer to training camp in July. Hopkins also visited the Tennessee Titans.
