FOXBORO, Mass. — Superstar free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will reportedly visit with the New England Patriots next week.
Hopkins, who was recently released by the Arizona Cardinals , is slated to meet with Patriots management as his free agent market heats up, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The potential addition of Hopkins would give quarterback Mac Jones an elite receiving option to go along with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, DeVante Parker, and Tyquan Thornton, among others.
Dallas Cowboys v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 13: Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) watch during warmups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Browns Watson Hopkins Football FILE - Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. left, talks with quarterback Deshaun Watson before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. Watson , now with the Cleveland Browns, said Tuesday, May 30, 2023, that he has spoken to Hopkins, his close friend and former Houston teammate, and encouraged the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to consider a reunion. Hopkins is a free agent after the Arizona Cardinals released him last week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) (Mark J. Terrill) New England Patriots v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 27-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Cardinals-Hopkins Football FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File) (Bart Young) New England Patriots v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 12: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals gets set against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and DeAndre Hopkins (10) during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) New England Patriots v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 12: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals looks towards the sideline against the New England Patriots during the second half at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) NFL: New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals Dec 12, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) fumbles the ball while tackled by New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports - 19614351 Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) New Orleans Saints v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 20: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at State Farm Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Houston Texans v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals stands on the field between plays during the game against the Houston Texans at State Farm Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals beat the Texans 31-5. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Los Angeles Rams v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 13: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals has the number 88 placed on his helmet in honor of Denver Broncos player Demaryius Thomas during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Los Angeles Rams v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 13: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up against the Los Angeles Rams prior to an NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Green Bay Packers v Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. Green Bay won 24-21. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Photos: Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, right, runs past Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) (Mike McCarn/AP) Photos: Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass over Carolina Panthers cornerback Rasul Douglas during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco) (Brian Blanco/AP) GF Default - What You Need To Know: DeAndre Hopkins Photos From The Game: Texans/Jaguars HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 15: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a pass in front of Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) (Bob Levey) Hopkins, a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, has racked up 853 catches for more than 11,000 yards and 71 touchdowns over the course of 10 seasons with the Cardinals and Houston Texans.
The move to Foxboro would make sense given the fact that Hopkins use to play for New England’s new offensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien, in Houston. All of Hopkins’ All-Pro seasons came playing in O’Brien’s offense, Rapoport pointed out.
“A reunion would be fascinating,” Rapoport tweeted.
The Patriots made some key additions on offense when free agency opened this offseason, notably signing former Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Smith-Schuster .
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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