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(080822 Foxboro, MA): Matthew Judon shows off his two right gloves before he and Josh Uche run through a drill during New England Patriots training camp on Monday,August 8, 2022 in Foxboro, MA.  (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
(080822 Foxboro, MA): Matthew Judon shows off his two right gloves before he and Josh Uche run through a drill during New England Patriots training camp on Monday,August 8, 2022 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

FOXBORO — Mac Jones said the Patriots would love to have him.

Kendrick Bourne suggested he would welcome him with open arms.

Bill Belichick deflected, but at least confirmed the Patriots had interest when asked about DeAndre Hopkins on Monday.

As for Matthew Judon and DeVante Parker, though, they passed on Hopkins chatter all together.

“In the NFL, he’s a great player. He did amazing things, and wherever he lands, he lands,” Judon told reporters after Tuesday’s minicamp practice. “If it’s here, it’s here. Then we can talk about him.”

The Patriots will reportedly host Hopkins on a free-agent visit Wednesday and Thursday. The 31-year-old took his first visit to Tennessee on Monday. If signed, Hopkins would instantly become the Pats’ best receiver. He’s a three-time All-Pro who led the NFL in catches after returning from a suspension in Week 7 last season.

Hopkins’ arrival might also mean an exit for one of the Pats’ current receivers, with a top four of JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne and 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton already in place. Parker and Bourne are both entering contract years on team-friendly deals. Trading either of them for draft capital would offer an easy avenue to creating both cap room and a roster spot.

That might explain why Parker quickly dismissed follow-up questions about Hopkins after practice Tuesday.

“I’m just focused on us right now. Great player, but I’m focused on us,” Parker said.

Has Parker ever met Hopkins before?

“Focused on us,” he replied.

Does Parker think his offense could use some help?”

“Focused on us,” he said. “Next question. Next question.”

The Patriots are scheduled to hold their third and final minicamp practice Wednesday.