NFL reacts to shocking DeAndre Hopkins trade
The NFL was in a collective state of shock after the Houston Texans reportedly traded superstar receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for running back David Johnson in a deal that also includes a swap of picks.
With much of the world in self-isolation, many people, including NFL players, tweeted their reactions.
Receiver Kenny Stills, who joined the Texans just last year, was not pleased.
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) March 16, 2020
AFC South defensive backs like Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard couldn't contain their joy.
— Kevin Byard (@KB31_Era) March 16, 2020
Some of Hopkins' new teammates in Arizona were thrilled with the news.
Wowwzerss!!
— ♛Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) March 16, 2020
BEST NEWS IN 2020!!! 🔥 https://t.co/DavHtDokli
— ♛Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) March 16, 2020
.@K1 + @LarryFitzgerald + @DeAndreHopkins = PROBLEMS
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) March 16, 2020
Other players, both current and retired, were confused by Texans head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien's decision.
Woah!
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) March 16, 2020
WHAT!!??
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) March 16, 2020
— Terrance Knighton (@MisterRoast98) March 16, 2020
Man we need start drug testing some of these GM’s and coaches lol #questionablemoves
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) March 16, 2020
Yooooo this is OD ! https://t.co/o0K7IV5sIV
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) March 16, 2020
Houston how y’all feeling today 👀😂😂😂😂
— Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) March 16, 2020
I’ve had Bill O’Brien on trial ever since he started Tom Savage (yes, Tom Savage) over Deshaun Watson during Watson’s rookie year.
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) March 16, 2020
Today, O’Brien has been convicted, found guilty of being a complete and absolute fool!! #Texans #DeAndreHopkins