The Arizona Cardinals were thrilled to acquire DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans. And Tuesday they showed their appreciation by making the great wideout the highest-paid, non-quarterback.
Hopkins negotiated his own contract, which will see him have a two-year extension that is worth $54.5 million in new money with $42.75 million guaranteed at signing, per the NFL Network.
Sources: The #AZCardinals are making star WR DeAndre Hopkins the highest paid non-QB ever, giving him a 2-year contract extension worth $54.5M in new money — $27.25M per year. Hopkins, who did the deal himself, gets $42.75M guaranteed at signing.
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The deal keeps Hopkins in Arizona for five years — through the 2024 season — and $94 million total, for an annual average of $18.8 million.
Hopkins had 219 catches for around 2,700 yards in the past two seasons.
