Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins breaks silence on trade

In an effort to continue their undefeated season, the Kansas City Chiefs traded for star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Coming from the Tennessee Titans, Hopkins has found a new lease on his NFL life.

Compared to the Chiefs’ 6-0 record, the Titans are entering Week 8 at 1-5. Furthermore, Kansas City is actively defending their second straight Super Bowl title. As the Chiefs attempt a never before seen three-peat, Hopkins is ecstatic to now be apart of their journey, via NFL on CBS.

“It means a lot. It takes your game to a different level,” Hopkins said of joining the Chiefs. “Takes your focus, your drive to a different level, knowing you’re playing for something. It takes your game to a different level.”

“I haven’t played meaningful football in a couple years since we started 8-0 in Arizona,” Hopkins continued. “It takes your game to a different level.”

At 6-11, the Titans missed the postseason during his first year with the team. They aren’t poised to make it in 2024 based on their record; and trading off of Hopkins. The Arizona Cardinals, Hopkins’ previous team, made the playoffs in 2021, his penultimate season with the franchise. But despite their 11-6 record, Arizona lost in the Wild Card Round.

Now on the Chiefs, Hopkins will have an opportunity to actually compete for a championship. Even dating back to the Houston Texans days, Hopkins never advanced past the Divisional Round. In Kansas City, the wide receiver will get to play for a franchise with true Super Bowl aspirations.

Which couldn’t have come at a better time for the Chiefs. Both Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice have been ruled out for the season. Now, JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a concerning hamstring injury. Hopkins has an opportunity to serve as Kansas City’s top receiver from the jump.

Playing for the Titans and Cardinals, non-diehard fans may have forgotten about DeAndre Hopkins’ game. However, he is a five-time Pro Bowler and a three-time All-Pro for a reason. Hopkins understands the assignment and is ready to show exactly the player he is for the Chiefs.