Kansas City Chiefs respond to injury woes - and upgrade with DeAndre Hopkins

Chiefs make a splash in the trade market, acquiring star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Arizona Cardinals

The Kansas City Chiefs have made a major move to address their injury-riddled wide receiver corps, acquiring star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a package of draft picks. The Chiefs sent their 2023 first-round pick, their 2024 second-round pick, and a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Cardinals in exchange for Hopkins and a 2024 fifth-round pick.

Hopkins is a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro selection

Hopkins is one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL, having recorded at least 1,100 receiving yards in each of the past five seasons. He has also scored at least eight touchdowns in each of the past four seasons. Hopkins is a big target with a strong frame, and he is known for his ability to make contested catches. He is also a very good route runner, and he is able to create separation from defenders with ease.

The Chiefs are hoping that Hopkins can help them fill the void left by Tyreek Hill

The Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins earlier this offseason, and they have been looking for a replacement for him ever since. Hopkins is not quite as fast as Hill, but he is a more physical receiver and he is a better blocker. He is also more experienced than Hill, and he is a proven winner. The Chiefs are hoping that Hopkins can help them maintain their status as one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL.

The Cardinals are getting a good return for Hopkins

The Cardinals are getting a good return for Hopkins, who is entering the final year of his contract. The Chiefs' first-round pick is projected to be in the top 10, and the Cardinals also get a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick in the deal. The Cardinals are rebuilding, and they are not in a position to compete for a Super Bowl in 2023. Trading Hopkins allows them to get some valuable draft picks that they can use to build for the future.

The Chiefs are now the favorites to win the AFC West

The Chiefs were already the favorites to win the AFC West, and the addition of Hopkins makes them even more formidable. The Chiefs have a lot of talent on their offense, and they now have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL. The Chiefs are also a very good defensive team, and they are now the clear favorites to win the AFC West and represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.