DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech coaching staff, rules out Bengals fit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins will join the Georgia Tech football coaching staff for the upcoming season, eliminating the possibility of him joining the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have viable options in their receiving corps, including a standout undrafted free agent and rookie Colbie Young, which reduces their need for a player of Hopkins' caliber. Despite this new direction, Hopkins has indicated he is not retiring from the NFL, having previously shown interest in playing for a contender.
- •Hopkins will coach at Georgia Tech this season
- •Cincinnati Bengals have strong depth at wide receiver
- •Bengals unlikely to pursue Hopkins after his decision
- •Hopkins remains open to playing in the NFL
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — DeAndre Hopkins decision shuts door on Bengals fit idea
"An interesting Bengals free agent idea with DeAndre Hopkins is off the table, it seems.
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