Hopkins Eyes Vikings Reunion with Murray

0:00On March 22nd, veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is shopping for a new NFL team and has his eyes on the Minnesota Vikings. He wants to reunite with quarterback Kyler Murray, his former teammate from Arizona. Hopkins turns 34 in June and recently made it clear he'd jump at the chance to join Minnesota if they need him. Hopkins and Murray connected during their time together from 2020 to 2022. They share memorable moments like the dramatic Hail Murray touchdown pass that sealed a big win. Their bond runs deep with Hopkins describing Murray as, like, family. The Vikings receiving core looks solid up top, led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, who's in the final year of his rookie deal. They lost slot receiver Jaylen Naylor to free agency, opening a potential spot. This talk also hints that Murray could be the front runner for the starting quarterback job. Last year with the Ravens, Hopkins saw limited action but still hauled in 41 passes on 59 targets for 437 yards and 4 touchdowns.

1:02His knack for contested catches and red zone plays could give Murray a reliable jump ball option when defense is key on Jefferson. Teens are always hunting for proven weapons this time of year and Hopkins' better and savvy might just fit perfectly in Minnesota's lineup as they gear up for the season. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.