DeAndre Hopkins accuses former Cardinals GM of PED suspension setup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins, the former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, has accused ex-GM Steve Keim of orchestrating a setup that led to his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's PED policy. Following his release from the Cardinals, Hopkins made comments suggesting that his drug test was contaminated, linking it to allegations of Keim's involvement in a fraud scheme. Although he later deleted his remarks, the accusation has attracted significant attention. Hopkins, who earned a lucrative contract with the Cardinals in 2020, is now transitioning into coaching after a brief stint with the Baltimore Ravens, recently joining Georgia Tech as an assistant wide receivers coach.
- •Hopkins accused Keim of setting him up in PED case.
- •He claims to have lost $13 million due to the suspension.
- •Hopkins is now an assistant coach at Georgia Tech.
- •He previously played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2025.
- •His suspension stemmed from a positive drug test.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins Accused Arizona Exec of Set Up
"At one point, DeAndre Hopkins had been among the best wide receivers in the NFL. That included being a First-Team All-Pro selection three straight seasons from 2017 to 2019. So, when the Arizona Cardinals brought him in ahead of the 2020 season, expectations were through the roof.The Cardinals had initially brought Hopkins in on a […] The post Ex-Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins Accused Arizona Exec of Set Up appeared first on HEAVY.
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