On May 30th, 2020, the NFL saw one of the most complex trades in recent memory. The Houston Texans traded star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in a deal that also involved the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. This four-team trade was a blockbuster move that sent shockwaves across the league.
The Texans received running back David Johnson from the Cardinals, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round pick. The Dolphins received a 2020 fourth-round pick from the Cardinals and a 2021 seventh-round pick from the Texans. The Eagles received a 2020 third-round pick from the Texans. And finally, the Cardinals received DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick from the Texans.
DeAndre Hopkins is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, and his addition to the Cardinals’ offense is sure to make them a much more dangerous team in 2020. He has been a Pro Bowler in each of the last three seasons and has been named first-team All-Pro twice. He has also been incredibly durable, having missed just two games in his seven-year career.
The Texans were reportedly looking to move Hopkins due to his contract demands. He was due to make $12.5 million in 2020 and was looking for an extension that would have made him one of the highest paid receivers in the league. The Texans decided that it was not worth it to pay him that much money, so they decided to move him in a trade.
The Dolphins were able to get a fourth-round pick from the Cardinals in this deal, which is a great value for a team that is rebuilding. The Eagles were also able to get a third-round pick from the Texans, which could be used to help fill some of their needs on defense.
This trade was a win for all four teams involved. The Texans were able to get some valuable draft picks in return for Hopkins, while the Cardinals got one of the best wide receivers in the league. The Dolphins and Eagles both got draft picks that could help them in their respective rebuilds. It was certainly an interesting trade that will have ramifications for all four teams involved.