Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $15 million in the first year, sources told ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
The deal, which is expected to be complete over the next few days, will give Hopkins a base salary of $12 million in the first year and could reach up to $15 million with incentives, sources told Russini.
Hopkins, 31, brings 10 years of NFL experience with him to Nashville. He instantly becomes the most veteran receiver in the Titans’ inexperienced wideout room. Hopkins will slot into the role as an outside receiver opposite second-year wideout Treylon Burks.
The Titans hosted Hopkins on a visit last month before he met with the New England Patriots the following week. Hopkins has previous experience with various coaches on the Titans’ staff.
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