DeAndre Hopkins Eager to Reunite With Kyler Murray on Vikings

Free agent receiver says he'll join Murray in Minnesota if the Vikings come calling

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:09pm

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DeAndre Hopkins, a five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, has expressed his openness to reuniting with quarterback Kyler Murray if the Minnesota Vikings sign him. Hopkins and Murray played together for three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, developing strong on-field chemistry. Now that Murray has signed with the Vikings, Hopkins has made it clear he would be willing to join his former teammate in Minnesota.

Why it matters

The addition of Hopkins could provide a significant boost to the Vikings' passing attack, which already features star receiver Justin Jefferson. Hopkins' experience playing with Murray and his proven ability as a red zone threat could make Minnesota's offense even more dynamic as they look to make a Super Bowl push.

The details

Hopkins, who is currently a free agent, told TMZ Sports that he's ready to join the Vikings if they come calling. He described Murray as 'family' and said he would 'always embrace that journey with him.' The 33-year-old receiver acknowledged the presence of Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, saying he believes Murray 'fits in perfect there' and is 'one of the best, accurate quarterbacks in the game.' With the Vikings losing third receiver Jalen Nailor in free agency, Hopkins could slot in immediately as a veteran presence who knows Murray's tendencies and timing.

  • On March 12, 2026, Kyler Murray signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
  • In the 31 games that DeAndre Hopkins played with Kyler Murray in Arizona from 2020 to 2022, he recorded 194 catches, 2,443 yards, and 17 touchdowns.

The players

DeAndre Hopkins

A five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who is currently a free agent.

Kyler Murray

A two-time Pro Bowl quarterback who recently signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the Arizona Cardinals.

Justin Jefferson

A star wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, widely considered one of the best in the NFL.

Jordan Addison

A wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, who will be entering his second season in the league.

Tai Felton

A wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, who will be entering his second season in the league.

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What they’re saying

“Kyler's, that's my boy, man. Kyler is like family. I talked to Kyler throughout the year last year. I talked to Kyler, you know, after his situation in Arizona. So, man, Kyler is like family, man. I would always embrace that journey with him.”

— DeAndre Hopkins

“If Kyler need me he know I'm there, if the Vikings need me they know I'll be there... I think Kyler fits in perfect there, man. I think Kyler is... one of the best, accurate quarterbacks in the game, man, and his stats show that.”

— DeAndre Hopkins

What’s next

The Vikings will need to determine if signing DeAndre Hopkins is a viable option for their roster and salary cap situation as they look to build a Super Bowl contender around Kyler Murray.

The takeaway

The potential reunion of DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray in Minnesota could provide a significant boost to the Vikings' passing attack, adding a proven veteran receiver with strong chemistry and red zone prowess to complement their already dangerous receiving corps led by Justin Jefferson.