The Patriots will host wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on a free-agent visit Wednesday and Thursday, according to the NFL Network.
Hopkins took his first visit to Tennessee on Monday. The 31-year-old has drawn interest across the league, but only recently started to tour team facilities. Hopkins hit free agency in late May after the Cardinals failed to trade him and his massive contract for much of the offseason and cut him.
Hopkins, a three-time All-Pro, would instantly upgrade a Patriots receiving corps that’s long operated without a true No. 1 option. After returning from a six-game suspension to start last season, Hopkins led the NFL in catches from Week 7 on and finished with the fourth-most receiving yards. Following Monday’s minicamp practice, Patriots quarterback Mac Jones said he would “love” to add Hopkins, but said he was happy with the team’s current pass catchers.
The Pats currently have two open roster spots available and more than $15 million in cap space after releasing running back James Robinson and defensive back Tae Hayes on Monday.
