Report: Ravens ‘backed off’ DeAndre Hopkins trade

With the recent release of Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, there has been a surge of speculation surrounding the possibility of him joining the Baltimore Ravens. Over the past few months, both fans and experts have eagerly linked Hopkins to Baltimore. However, with the absence of a finalized deal before the draft, and the team’s selection of wide receiver Zay Flowers in the first round, it seemed as though the thought of Hopkins joining the Ravens had vanished.

According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, the Baltimore Ravens evaluated the potential acquisition of Hopkins but ultimately decided to ‘backoff’ before the draft. While Hopkins undoubtedly would bring value to the Ravens’…