Ravens WR Reveals He 'Could Be That Piece'
Former Clemson standout receiver DeAndre Hopkins signed a one-year, $5 million deal to join the Baltimore Ravens for 2025, adding depth and experience to the receiver room for two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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The Ravens have seemingly teetered on the brink of greatness, but have not been able to break through to a Super Bowl during the Jackson era. The closest they've come is 2023's AFC Championship game at M&T Bank Stadium, where the eventual champion Kansas City Chiefs beat them 17-10.
Hopkins recently spoke with Ravens insider Jamison Hensley about joining the Ravens and how he might fit in.
"It seems like there's been a piece that's been missing," Hopkins said, per Hensley. "I could be that addition. I could not be that addition."
Hopkins isn't worried about developing chemistry with Jackson, either. He said the two have been playing football long enough that that'll happen eventually.
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"I don't think it's a [set] time frame," Hopkins said. "A guy like Lamar, who's a veteran quarterback, he's played a lot of football. Myself, I play a lot of football. We see things differently, but I've had rookie quarterbacks who have taken longer. So, it differs."
Jackson is already a fan of Hopkins and can't wait to get on the field with him.
"He is different," Jackson said. "He caught the ball so smoothly and got up [easily]. I don't even think he put his other hand on the ground to get up; he just caught the ball and just started [running]. That's some super vet type of stuff. It's just dope to have him [here], and I am looking forward to throwing a lot of touchdowns to him this year."
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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