DeAndre Hopkins was hoping to cash in one last time before the wrinkled hands of Father Time wrap him in a full embrace.
He did just that on Sunday, agreeing to join the Titans on a two-year deal.
Hopkins, 31, is one of the greatest pass-catchers in NFL history. And despite taking part in just nine games last year due to a PED suspension, Hopkins was a force; Nuk netted 717 yards and three touchdowns on the year, most of which came after Kyler Murray went down with an ACL tear.
Per reports, Hopkins was seeking a deal comparable to that of Odell Beckham Jr. OBJ inked a one-year, $15 million contract with the Ravens earlier in the offseason, a sizable price tag for a player who had missed the whole of the 2022 season after rupturing his ACL in the prior year's Super Bowl.
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Nuk's contract doesn't match Beckham's. However, it offers another year of financial security, all while not sacrificing too much yearly salary. Here's what you need to know as D-Hop trades the desert for the country music capital of the world.
DeAndre Hopkins contract details
According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Hopkins' new deal will see him paid $26 million over the course of two years. The devil is in the details, though, as incentives could net Hopkins an additional $6 million for up to $32 million total over two years.
Hopkins' base salary sits at $12 million in 2023. However, if he hits the necessary requirements, he could reel in upwards of $15 million.
The #Titans are giving star WR DeAndre Hopkins a 2-year, $26M deal worth up to $32M with incentives, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 16, 2023
He gets a base of $12M in Year 1 with a chance to get to $15M. https://t.co/4Vsy2sF1zG
Highest-paid NFL wide receivers in 2023
Hopkins' latest deal falls well short of the gaudy contracts earned by top pass-catchers such as Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams and Cooper Kupp. But it could certainly be worse for a 31-year old coming off a pair of shortened seasons.
In terms of average annual value, Hopkins will bring in $13 million a year. That places him just outside the top-20 highest paid receivers as he is set to make $500,000 more per year than Jets wideout Corey Davis.
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It represents a low-risk investment for the Titans, who get a No. 1-caliber receiving threat on No. 2/No. 3 money. Meanwhile, Hopkins will look to prove he still has stuff left in the tank as he looks to cement his Hall of Fame credentials over the next few seasons.
Here are the five highest-paid wideouts in the league, per Over The Cap.
Players ranked in terms of AAV
| Player | Team | Total value | Guarantees | AAV |
| 1. Tyreek Hill | Dolphins | $120 million | $72.2 million | $30 million |
| 2. Davante Adams | Raiders | $140 million | $65.71 million | $22.75 million |
| 3. Cooper Kupp | Rams | $80.1 million | $75 million | $26.7 million |
| 4. A.J. Brown | Eagles | $100 million | $56,470,471 | $25 million |
| 5. Stefon Diggs | Bills | $96 million | $70 million | $24 million |
