DeAndre Hopkins Hopes to Reunite with Kyler Murray on Vikings in 2026

The veteran wide receiver wants to play with his former Cardinals teammate in Minnesota.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:40pm

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DeAndre Hopkins, the veteran NFL wide receiver, has expressed his desire to play with his former Arizona Cardinals teammate Kyler Murray if the Minnesota Vikings come calling in the 2026 season. Hopkins, who is entering his 14th NFL season, has had stops with several teams but believes a reunion with Murray in Minnesota makes the most sense for him at this stage of his career.

Why it matters

This potential move would reunite two talented offensive players who had success together in Arizona, potentially giving the Vikings a dynamic passing attack. It also highlights the fluidity of the NFL landscape, with star players frequently changing teams in search of new opportunities.

The details

Hopkins played with Murray for three seasons with the Cardinals from 2020-2022. After a career-low 22 catches for 330 yards and 2 touchdowns with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, the 14-year veteran is hoping to latch on with the Vikings, where he could team up with Murray, who was recently released by the Cardinals and signed with Minnesota. The Vikings are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs in 2025 despite a 9-8 record.

  • Hopkins will enter his 14th NFL season in 2026.
  • Murray spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Cardinals before joining the Vikings in 2026.

The players

DeAndre Hopkins

A veteran NFL wide receiver who has played for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens over his 14-year career.

Kyler Murray

The quarterback who spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals before signing with the Minnesota Vikings in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings

An NFL team that missed the playoffs in 2025 despite a 9-8 record, and are now looking to bounce back with the potential addition of Hopkins and Murray.

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What they’re saying

“Kyler ... that's my bro, man. Kyler is like family. Whatever I can do for someone like that — if Kyler needed me, if the Vikings need me, they know I'll be there.”

— DeAndre Hopkins

What’s next

The Vikings will need to determine if they want to sign Hopkins to a contract for the 2026 season, and how he would fit alongside Kyler Murray and the team's other offensive weapons.

The takeaway

This potential move highlights the close relationships that can develop between NFL players, even across different teams, and the willingness of veteran stars like Hopkins to chase opportunities to play with their former teammates in the twilight of their careers.