Cardinals Release Star Receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Who Says He Wants to Contend for Title

DeAndre Hopkins was released by the Arizona Cardinals after three seasons with the team, clearing salary cap space but costing them dead money.
Hopkins said he wants to play for a Super Bowl contender with stable management, an elite quarterback, and a strong defense.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, who were interested in trading for Hopkins, are considered leading destinations, though they and other contenders face cap constraints.
Hopkins could consider reuniting with his former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in Cleveland but the Browns are not seen as a top contender.
Hopkins has battled injuries but remains an elite receiver, with six 1,000-yard seasons and over 11,000 career yards, and could thrive with an elite quarterback like Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen.