DeAndre Hopkins attends Patriots training camp for coaching experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins is at New England Patriots training camp, shadowing coaches and staff as he explores potential coaching opportunities. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that Hopkins, a free agent and former player under Vrabel at the Tennessee Titans, is not auditioning for a team spot. Instead, he is spending time with personnel to learn more about coaching. This follows a season spent in a reserve role with the Baltimore Ravens, adding to his 13 years of NFL experience.
- •Hopkins is not trying out for the Patriots.
- •He played under coach Mike Vrabel in Tennessee.
- •He has 13 seasons of NFL experience.
- •Hopkins is interested in pursuing coaching opportunities.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Former All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins spotted on Patriots practice field
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — DeAndre Hopkins is with the Patriots at training camp, shadowing coaches and other staff
- 5:19 PMNBCSports.com — DeAndre Hopkins working with Patriots coaches, personnel department at training camp - NBC Sports
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — DeAndre Hopkins working with Patriots coaches, personnel department at training camp
"DeAndre Hopkins will be with the New England Patriots for the start of training camp this week, but the three-time NFL All-Pro receiver and five-time Pro Bowler isn’t in town for a tryout. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Hopkins, a current free agent who played under Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans in 2023, will be shadowing various members of the staff when New England opens practice on Tuesday.
"Former All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins was spotted in a coaching role for the Patriots at Saturday's practice.
"Mike Vrabel has been reunited with another one of his former receivers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:17 AMFormer All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins spotted on Patriots practice field
Former All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins was spotted in a coaching role for the Patriots at Saturday's practice.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:54 PMDeAndre Hopkins is with the Patriots at training camp, shadowing coaches and other staff
DeAndre Hopkins will be with the New England Patriots for the start of training camp this week, but the three-time NFL All-Pro receiver and five-time Pro Bowler isn’t in town for a tryout. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Hopkins, a current free agent who played under Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans in 2023, will be shadowing various members of the staff when New England opens practice on Tuesday.
- NBCSports.comJul 24, 2026, 5:19 PMDeAndre Hopkins working with Patriots coaches, personnel department at training camp - NBC Sports
Mike Vrabel has been reunited with another one of his former receivers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:17 PMDeAndre Hopkins working with Patriots coaches, personnel department at training camp
Mike Vrabel has been reunited with another one of his former receivers.
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