Star receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been released by the Arizona Cardinals. A report now reveals why the cut is said to have occurred

After the Arizona Cardinals somewhat surprisingly cut star receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the reasons for it have now reportedly come to light.

According to a report by NFL insider Dov Kleimann, the Cardinals were unhappy with the wide receiver. According to the report, they were upset that Hopkins refused to play in games this past season even though he was healthy.

Hopkins’ time with the Cardinals with ups and downs

The allegations against Hopkins stem from a report by longtime Cardinals staffer Kyle Odegard. According to the report, the receiver’s decision to sit out the final two games of the 2022 season “angered some people within the franchise.”

Hopkins’ time with the Cardinals following his trade from the Houston Texans in 2020 has been marked by ups and downs. Last season, the 30-year-old also missed some games due to suspension. The reason was a violation of the league’s drug policy.

Hopkins trade didn’t go through

The star receiver delivered on the field, but the Cardinals still wanted to trade him this offseason. However, they did not find a taker – so now Arizona has decided to release him.

Last season, the Cardinals finished with a record of four wins and 13 losses – Hopkins’ absence in the last two games of the season did not help, of course.