Former Cardinals Star WR Wants Reunion With Kyler Murray

DeAndre Hopkins says he'd love to play with his former QB again on the Minnesota Vikings.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:48pm

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Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has expressed a desire to reunite with his former quarterback Kyler Murray, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Hopkins, who has played for several teams since leaving the Cardinals, said that Murray is like family to him and that he would be there for Murray or the Vikings if they needed him.

Why it matters

The potential reunion of Hopkins and Murray would be a high-profile pairing of two talented offensive players who had success together in Arizona. It could provide a boost to the Vikings' passing attack and give Murray a familiar target as he looks to revive his career in Minnesota.

The details

Hopkins and Murray played together for three seasons with the Cardinals from 2020 to 2022. During that time, they formed a dynamic duo, with Hopkins often dominating with Murray under center. However, the pair split up when a new regime entered the desert, and Murray was recovering from ACL surgery. Since then, Hopkins has played for the Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens.

  • In 2020, DeAndre Hopkins was traded from the Houston Texans to the Arizona Cardinals.
  • From 2020 to 2022, Hopkins and Kyler Murray played together on the Cardinals.
  • Ahead of the 2023 season, Hopkins was released by the Cardinals as the team hit the reset button on their roster.
  • In 2023, Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
  • In 2026, DeAndre Hopkins expressed his desire to reunite with Kyler Murray on the Vikings.

The players

DeAndre Hopkins

A former wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals who has expressed a desire to reunite with his former quarterback Kyler Murray on the Minnesota Vikings.

Kyler Murray

The current quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, who previously played with DeAndre Hopkins on the Arizona Cardinals.

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What they’re saying

“Kyler, that's my boy. Kyler's like family. I talked to Kyler throughout the year last year, I talked to Kyler after his situation in Arizona. Kyler's like family. I will always embrace that journey with him. He's on a one-year deal if I'm not mistaken? Whatever I can do for someone like that.”

— DeAndre Hopkins, Former Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver

“If Kyler need me he know I'm there, if the Vikings need me they know I'll be there... Justin Jefferson, the Vikings got one of if not the best receivers in the game. I think Kyler fits in perfect there. I think Kyler is one of the best accurate quarterbacks in the game, and his stats show that.”

— DeAndre Hopkins, Former Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Vikings and Hopkins have not yet confirmed any potential reunion, but the connection between Hopkins and Murray could make for an intriguing pairing if the team decides to bring in the veteran wide receiver.

The takeaway

The potential reunion of DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray on the Minnesota Vikings would be a high-profile move that could provide a boost to the team's passing attack. Their previous success together in Arizona suggests they could rekindle that chemistry in Minnesota, but it remains to be seen if the Vikings will pursue Hopkins to play alongside star receiver Justin Jefferson.