The Cleveland Browns are reportedly not a major contender for the services of free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Even though it is relatively easy to connect the dots between the Cleveland Browns and DeAndre Hopkins, the team is reportedly not a major contender for his services. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that while there is interest from Hopkins reuniting with Deshaun Watson, others teams are considered to be more likely landing spots.
Buffalo and Kansas City are both considered to be potential destinations for Hopkins. While both have to work on some creative financial maneuvering to get a deal done, they are still higher up on the list of where the former Texan and Cardinal could end up.
Hoping to see Watson and Hopkins together again could produce some outstanding plays, but the Browns really do not need him at the moment. Timing is everything when it comes to situations like this and unfortunately timing is not friendly to the two parties at the moment. Cleveland made some moves in the offseason to improve their receiving group. This is in addition to the team still needing to find out what they have in a few players to determine whether or not they are part of their future.
There is also the fact that DeAndre Hopkins will like a chance to play for a championship. While the Browns should be better this season, they are more than a move or two away from getting there. Although it must be mentioned that the pressure that the front office and coaching staff to win now could alter their plans, but things just do not really line up at the moment for Hopkins to sign with Cleveland. The veteran wide receiver would be wise to sign with a team that has consistently played well and has a less murky future.
