The Facts: The Texans are trading Hopkins to Arizona, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Diehards Line:
The move is part of the previously reported deal sending David Johnson to Houston. According to Houston Chronicle staffer John McClain, Hopkins and a fourth round pick go to Cards for Johnson and a second round pick this year and a fourth round pick next year. In addition, the Texans will pick up Johnson's full salary ($10.2 million). ... Since HC Bill O’Brien took control of personnel, he hasn’t shied away from making big moves, like trading Jadeveon Clowney and acquiring Laremy Tunsil. And as PFT's Michael David Smith noted earlier today, Hopkins’ contract makes him tradable (the Cardinals now have him under contract for three more years, with $40 million remaining on his deal, while the Texans take only a $3 million cap hit). ... Stay tuned. We'll continue to follow up as more details come to light.