Cardinals release All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins: Why couldn't they trade him?

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The Arizona Cardinals shocked the NFL by releasing star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins after failing to find a trade partner.

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– Hopkins became a free agent and can now sign with any team.

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His release saves the Cardinals $8,911,114 in cap space but results in a dead cap of $21,077,776.

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The Cardinals couldn't designate Hopkins' release as post-June 1 due to already using that designation on J.J. Watt and Rodney Hudson.

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Hopkins' $19.45 million base salary was non-guaranteed, making it challenging for teams to acquire him.

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Unlike Odell Beckham, Hopkins didn't seek a raise if traded to another team.

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The Cardinals actively tried to trade Hopkins before his release but couldn't find a suitable trade partner.

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Hopkins' cap numbers for 2023 and 2024 are $29,988,890 and $25,453,886, respectively.

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