Photo of DeAndre Hopkins daughter holding a phone and photo of DeAndre Hopkins in Titans gearDeAndre Hopkins (Photos via deandrehopkins/IG & Getty Images)
DeAndre Hopkins dropped a clue pointing to a trade to the Chiefs a few days before the move went through, but everyone missed it.

The defending champs completed a deal for the Pro Bowl wide receiver this Wednesday, acquiring him from the Titans in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick, which could potentially be upgraded to a fourth-rounder based on performance.

The deal has given quarterback Patrick Mahomes a much-needed target following injuries to the likes of Marquise Brown, Rashee Rice, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, although Hopkins is on the wrong side of 30 and dealing with injuries.

As far as the Titans’ concerns go, the AFC South outfit is looking to rebuild after a 1-5 start to 2024 and has opted to let Hopkins, who was on an expiring contract, leave. They have also hinted at a change in their system, having brought Calvin Ridley in.

Hopkins will now get to compete for a Super Bowl, having joined the top contender. And he’s likely to be a big part of what could be a run to a third straight Super Bowl.

It appears he hinted at the move days in advance, posting a clip of his family dancing to a Taylor Swift song to his Instagram Story before the trade happened.

Check it out below:

Hopkins also posted a photo of himself walking with a suitcase earlier this week, captioning it, “Rumor has it.”

DeAndre Hopkins Has Prompted Mixed Feelings With This Move

The Chiefs appear to have addressed a critical need at the wide receiver position with this trade. DeAndre Hopkins is expected to open the field up for the likes of veteran tight end Travis Kelce and rookie wideout Xavier Worthy while presenting Mahomes with an excellent target himself.

Still, there has been some skepticism given Hopkins’ age and recent struggles with injuries.

On the flip side, fans have lauded the Chiefs for their capture of such an experienced WR for a fifth-round pick, noting the possibility of a massive return on investment.

Kansas City Chiefs Just Got Even Scarier Following Massive Updates On Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice & Isiah Pacheco Just Hours After They Pulled Off The DeAndre Hopkins Trade

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The Kansas City Chiefs are undefeated, but it has not come easy for them.

First, Marquise Brown was lost for the regular season with a shoulder injury. Then, Isiah Pacheco went down with a fractured fibula that will keep him out until later in the year.

Then, the team witnessed arguably their best player so far this season, Rashee Rice, get his knee taken out by teammate Patrick Mahomes following an interception.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hasn’t been himself, and yet the team continues to rack up the wins.

Well, things just got frightening for the opponents of the Kansas City Chiefs.

After losing Isiah Pacheco, Rashee Rice, and Marquise Brown to serious injuries, many expected the Kansas City Chiefs to go out and trade for an offensive weapon.

They did just that Wednesday when they traded for former All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in an effort to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive.

In addition to that news, Marquise Brown, Rashee Rice, and RB Isiah Pacheco were back at the Kansas City training facility today.

The Chiefs are positioning themselves to make history on their quest for a third consecutive championship, a feat that has never been accomplished in the Super Bowl era.

The Kansas City Chiefs Just Got More Dangerous

The Chiefs are 6-0 but have looked like a team that is most certainly beatable.

Looking bad and still winning was already outrageous, and now that the team has traded for former All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, teams hoping they can catch them slipping have likely lost all hope.

Kudos to the Kansas City Chiefs front office, which is dedicated to taking advantage of having Patrick Mahomes in his prime.

So far in 2024, Hopkins has 15 receptions for 173 yards and a touchdown.