DeAndre Hopkins is a complimentary representative for the first time in his profession after being launched by the Cardinals on Friday. Though most of the 32 NFL teams would love to have his services, only a handful genuinely will remain in the mix. On a podcast today, the All-Pro pass receiver provided five quarterbacks he 'd love to play with: Jalen Hurts, Eagles; Lamar Jackson, Ravens; Josh Allen, Costs; Justin Herbert, Chargers; and also Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs. There were additionally reports the Patriots tried to trade for Hopkins earlier this year. AdvertisementHow sensible is Hopkins' fit with those six teams? Could they discover area under the wage cap for an item to press them over the top? What will Hopkins focus on in choosing a group? Our beat authors discuss. Buffalo BillsThe Costs checked in on the Hopkins circumstance earlier in the offseason, yet that's concerning where it finished. The fit is clear providing a legit top three in Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Hopkins. It would certainly be a big swing. Yet numerous things have altered ever since. The Bills went up to draft Dalton Kincaid with their first-round pick, with the idea of utilizing him in a possible third-receiver role. They additionally signed Deonte Harty and also Trent Sherfield in the offseason as well as remain confident concerning Khalil Shakir's future. Though Hopkins would certainly aid, it might curtail the vibrant, unforeseeable strike the Expenses were going for this offseason. And also, the Expenses' cap situation went from bad to worse. They have only $1. 4 million offered and also would likely require to do a handful of agreement reorganizes to make it work. GM Brandon Beane has been reluctant to do that excessive. If Hopkins intends to authorize inexpensively, the Expenses would likely be much more available to the concept. Nevertheless, never claim never when a team is chasing after a championship. -- Joe BuscagliaLos Angeles ChargersThe Chargers do have an open spot continuing to be on their lineup. However they are quite tight versus the cap, as well as fitting another costly receiver right into their sheet really feels not likely at this phase. To even think about signing Hopkins, the Chargers would certainly have to structure the deal comparable to exactly how the Ravens structured Odell Beckham's one-year agreement, which has four void years. Nevertheless, taking that route would certainly just produce even more cap problems for the Chargers next offseason. They are presently $60 million over the cap for 2024, according to OverTheCap. AdvertisementThe Chargers likewise do not have a lot of adaptability to produce even more immediate space, as they currently restructured 4 of their biggest agreements-- Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joey Bosa as well as Khalil Mack-- previously this offseason. Financially, it does not make a lot of feeling for the Chargers to authorize Hopkins. It additionally does not make a heap of sense from a roster building perspective. They simply drafted receiver Quentin Johnston with their first-round choice. Finalizing Hopkins would just take vital representatives and also breaks away from Johnston, a relatively raw prospect that needs that time on the area to establish. -- Daniel Popper The Cardinals attempted to trade WR DeAndre Hopkins, per resources. But the contract, injury background, recent suspension as well as age all factored right into teams hesitating to finish a deal. Currently as a freelance, the agreement will not be virtually as much of an obstacle. -- Jeff Howe () Might 26, 2023Philadelphia EaglesThe Eagles don't need DeAndre Hopkins, considering their mix of A. J. Brown and also DeVonta Smith is among the very best in the NFL and also both command a substantial percentage of the target share. Include in the visibility of limited end Dallas Goedert, and also Hopkins could almost surely locate an area where he's greater on the concern checklist in the offense-- and possibly a place that would certainly pay him extra Bills Store. Yet if Hopkins intends to play with Hurts and also wishes a high-powered infraction that has a legit chance of winning the Super Dish, the Eagles would fit the profile. They additionally lack high-end depth at the placement, with Quez Watkins as well as Olamide Zaccheaus as the Nos. 3 and 4 receivers. What occurs if Brownish drops? What takes place if Smith goes down?There's a component of fantasy football to this discussion, although the Eagles have revealed a willingness to tackle prominent professionals that might be going after rings. Any major interest would certainly call for an understanding of exactly how Hopkins would fit with Brown and also Smith, considering they're developing block players in Philadelphia. But when a team is as topped for the Lombardi Trophy as the Eagles, one ought to never state never ever about adding offered ability. -- Zach BermanBaltimore RavensThe Ravens did their due diligence on Hopkins earlier this offseason as well as inevitably backed off for myriad reasons, including the Cardinals' asking rate as well as Baltimore's limited salary cap circumstance. Undoubtedly, the former no more applies. Still, a lot has altered because the Ravens originally kicked the tires on Hopkins. The Ravens included veteran receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor and prepared Zay Flowers in the preliminary. Those three joined a pass-catching team that additionally returns receivers Rashod Bateman as well as Devin Duvernay and tight ends Mark Andrews and also Isaiah Likely. AdvertisementQuarterback Lamar Jackson would be even more than happy to include Hopkins. However, the Ravens still have actually restricted cap room, as well as they have actually currently pushed a lots of cash onto future caps. There are a great deal of mouths to prey on their offense as it is. Basic manager Eric DeCosta enjoys remaining in the mix for talented veteran players, but it's fair to be skeptical that Hopkins fits the Ravens' rule of "appropriate player, best rate. "-- Jeff ZrebiecKansas City ChiefsThe issue for the Chiefs is the lack of money to pay him. The Chiefs got in Friday with just $652,557 in salary-cap area, the second-lowest number in the league, according to OverTheCap. The most rational means for the Chiefs to move onward-- if they wish to delve into the Hopkins drawing-- would be to authorize super star defensive take on Chris Jones to a financially rewarding agreement extension, one that is expected to make him among the organization's highest-paid protectors. In doing so, the team could create added salary-cap space for this upcoming season. If the Chiefs choose not to be aggressive in seeking Hopkins, which was the outcome with Odell Beckham Jr. , the choice would certainly be the most up to date example from train Andy Reid and also basic manager Brett Veach that they believe superstar quarterback Mahomes can remain to aid raise receivers such as Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore. -- Nate Taylor ! pic. twitter. com/l7RB5aZlxE-- Deandre Hopkins( ) May 26, 2023New England PatriotsThe Patriots was among the teams that explored trading for Hopkins in March, after that didn't make a meaningful enhancement to their receiver space throughout the offseason, efficiently just swapping out Jakobi Meyers for JuJu Smith-Schuster. To make sure that team can make use of the sort of increase Hopkins still offers. We understand Bill Belichick has a fondness for Hopkins after the coach showered praise on the receiver last period, stating," I think he's equally comparable to any person I've ever coached versus. "If the Pats are able to land Hopkins, all of a sudden their receivers can be a toughness for a violation that was often stuck in the mud last season. They would certainly be able to turn out Hopkins as the No. 1 outside receiver with Smith-Schuster in the slot and also either DeVante Parker or Tyquan Thornton contrary Hopkins. That could go a long way in assisting Mac Jones enhance. One of the only potential missteps because strategy? The Pats have Expense O'Brien as their offensive organizer, the coach that assisted profession Hopkins out of Houston back in 2020. -- Chad Graff( Picture: Christian Petersen/ Getty Images).