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Veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be a free agent over the offseason, and at 33 years old, he wants to continue his career.

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It remains to be seen where Hopkins will sign, but if he had his way, he would re-sign with the Baltimore Ravens.

DeAndre Hopkins wants to re-sign with Ravens for 2026 season

Hopkins spent the 2025 season in Baltimore after the Ravens signed him to a on-year deal in free agency last offseason.

“I love Baltimore, I think the city is great, the people and fans are amazing, organization is amazing, why wouldn’t I want to come back?” Hopkins said during a recent appearance on Up and Adams. “I would love to play with Lamar [Jackson] again. I don’t know the last time I played with a quarterback two years in a row.”

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Getting an opportunity to continue playing with Jackson is a big selling point for Hopkins, who feels like he developed some solid chemistry with the star quarterback last season.

“Obviously Lamar and I had a great connection,” Hopkins said. “I think when he came to me I might have been Top 10 in productive receivers in the NFL when the ball came my way.”

But, while Hopkins would like to remain with the Ravens, he understands the business of football, and with a new coaching staff in place in Baltimore, he knows there might not be a spot for him on the roster.

“The reality of it, having a new offensive coordinator, being an older guy, I know football and I know how the business side works,” Hopkins said. “I would love to come back, but not every offensive coordinator is wanting a veteran receiver on their team. Some guys have different dynamics of how they go about coaching. It’s nothing personal.”

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At this point in his career, Hopkins’ days of being a top receiver in the league are likely behind him. However, he can still be a productive player on the field and a solid veteran presence in the locker room. If the Ravens don’t want to bring him back, he’ll almost assuredly land somewhere else.

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