DeAndre Hopkins accuses Steve Keim of sabotaging drug tests
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins accused former Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim of setting him up to fail a drug test in a deleted Instagram comment. Hopkins claimed he lost $13 million due to the suspension he faced in 2022 for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy, though analysis showed he actually lost $5.2 million. The comment was made in response to allegations regarding Keim's involvement in a fraud scheme. Keim has disputed the claims and stated that he received a private apology from the accuser, though the apology was not publicly acknowledged. Hopkins, now an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech, has previously expressed confusion over his suspension.
- •Hopkins' comment appeared on Instagram and has since been deleted.
- •He was suspended for six games in 2022 for performance-enhancing drugs.
- •Hopkins initially stated he was confused and shocked by the suspension.
- •Keim addressed the claims but denied any wrongdoing.
- •Hopkins now serves as an assistant coach at Georgia Tech.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim hits back at DeAndre Hopkins accusation
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim Issues Strong Response to DeAndre Hopkins’ Accusation
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Insider Addresses Latest Controversies on Former GM Steve Keim
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — DeAndre Hopkins appears to accuse former Cardinals GM Steve Keim of tampering with failed 2022 drug test
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — DeAndre Hopkins accuses ex-Cards GM Steve Keim of 'set up'
"Former Cardinals Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins threw a very strong accusation at former general manager Steve Keim. Hopkins accused Keim of causing his drug test to fail and the subsequent PED suspension in 2022.The news circulated on the airwaves in Arizona, with Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro addressing the accusation.“Here is what I […] The post Cardinals Insider Addresses Latest Controversies on Former GM Steve Keim appeared first on HEAVY.
"The brewing saga between former Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins and general manager Steve Keim has taken a drastic turn. It started on August 10, when Hopkins accused Keim, whom the receiver referred to as “Skeme Slime,” of setting him up to fail his 2022 drug test.The former Cardinals receiver, who’s now a coach at Georgia […] The post Ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim Issues Strong Response to DeAndre Hopkins’ Accusation appeared first on HEAVY.
"In a since-deleted Instagram comment, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins accused former Cardinals GM Steve Keim of setting him up to fail a drug test.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:13 PMEx-Cardinals GM Steve Keim hits back at DeAndre Hopkins accusation
In a since-deleted Instagram comment, DeAndre Hopkins accused Steve Keim of setting him up to fail a drug test. See Keim's response.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:24 AMEx-Cardinals GM Steve Keim Issues Strong Response to DeAndre Hopkins’ Accusation
The brewing saga between former Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins and general manager Steve Keim has taken a drastic turn. It started on August 10, when Hopkins accused Keim, whom the receiver referred to as “Skeme Slime,” of setting him up to fail his 2022 drug test.The former Cardinals receiver, who’s now a coach at Georgia […] The post Ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim Issues Strong Response to DeAndre Hopkins’ Accusation appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:01 AMCardinals Insider Addresses Latest Controversies on Former GM Steve Keim
Former Cardinals Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins threw a very strong accusation at former general manager Steve Keim. Hopkins accused Keim of causing his drug test to fail and the subsequent PED suspension in 2022.The news circulated on the airwaves in Arizona, with Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro addressing the accusation.“Here is what I […] The post Cardinals Insider Addresses Latest Controversies on Former GM Steve Keim appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:53 PMDeAndre Hopkins appears to accuse former Cardinals GM Steve Keim of tampering with failed 2022 drug test
Here's what Hopkins had to say about the situation, which unfolded more than four years ago.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:39 PMDeAndre Hopkins accuses ex-Cards GM Steve Keim of 'set up'
In a since-deleted Instagram comment, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins accused former Cardinals GM Steve Keim of setting him up to fail a drug test.
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