The New England Patriots are very much in on the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes, according to a new report from ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio.
“I believe so. There’s mutual interest,” said Paolantonio, when asked if New England is the likely destination for Hopkins, via 247Sports’ Brad Stainbrook on Tuesday. “Bill likes him—Bill Belichick likes DeAndre Hopkins, likes his game. And DeAndre Hopkins likes the situation in New England, knows Bill O’Brien. It’s a perfect fit at a time when they need a wide receiver that can get separation. They need somebody like that.”
However, other teams, including the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers, have begun to emerge as possible suitors as well.