DeAndre Hopkins traded: Why did Texans trade their elite wide receiver? Details revealed

Houston Texans shocked entire NFL fanbase when y traded three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona Cardinals. ESPN broke  news stating Texans parted ways with DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick in exchange for running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. 

DeAndre Hopkins traded to Arizona Cardinals

DeAndre Hopkins trade, which effectively meant that Texans traded arguably one of best receivers in league for a player who struggled for game time in Arizona has left Houston fans scratching ir heads. Ever since reports of move were made public, 'Why did Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins?' remains one of most frequently asked queries on social media.

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DeAndre Hopkins traded: Why did Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins?

Houston Texans general manr Bill O'Brien's latest move has once again failed to impress Texans supporters. Trading away an elite wide receiver for David Johnson does t sound like value, fans have claimed. However, multiple reports suggest that Bill O'Brien let Hopkins leave because due had some friction in ir relationship. Furrmore, ESPN suggests O'Brien did t like that DeAndre Hopkins did t train with team every day.

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DeAndre Hopkins traded:  Why did Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins? DeAndre Hopkins contract issue?

Houston Chronicle shed furr light on why did Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins, suggesting Houston "did t want to re-do Hopkins' contract with three years left".

Hopkins signed a five-year extension worth with Texans back in 2017 worth a reported $81 million. contract was one of biggest to be offered to a wide receiver at  time. However, per Houston Chronicle, Hopkins was beginning to work an angle for ar extension with Texans. Texans wanted to avoid ar back-and-forth round of negotiation and hence traded receiver. 

DeAndre Hopkins traded: Why did Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins? Draft picks?

Several reports in US also suggest that Texans opted to trade Hopkins in order to secure a top 50 pick at 2020 NFL draft. While Houston did receive a . 40 pick from Cardinals, losing DeAndre Hopkins could significantly weaken ir offence. It is highly possible that Texans could draft in a young wide receiver. However, any new addition to side will still require time to acclimatize and develop around new team. 

27-year-old, who had been with Texans since 2013, forged a strong partnership with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Hopkins completed 1,165 receiving yards registering 7 touchdowns last season, helping Texans reach divisional round in playoffs. 

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