Patriots Consider Surprising Position for Deandre Hopkins

WHO:

Heavy NFL - DeAndre Hopkins is with the New England Patriots.

NBC Sports - Mike Vrabel is the coach of the New England Patriots.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - DeAndre Hopkins is exploring a possible role in coaching or player personnel with the Patriots.

NBC Sports - Hopkins is working as a coach and with the personnel department at Patriots training camp.

NBC Sports - Hopkins recorded 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns during the last season he played.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The activities are taking place at Patriots training camp.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Hopkins will be at training camp for the next few days.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Mike Vrabel stated that Hopkins loves football and wants to explore opportunities after his playing career.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Vrabel invited Hopkins to hang out with the coaches and personnel department after confirming with the league that it was permissible.

DeAndre Hopkins is now with the New England Patriots, where he is exploring a possible role in coaching or player personnel during training camp. Under the guidance of coach Mike Vrabel, Hopkins is actively working with the coaching staff and personnel department, having recorded 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns in his last season. Vrabel invited Hopkins to join the team after confirming with the league that it was permissible, as he believes Hopkins, who loves football, wants to explore opportunities beyond his playing career.