Deandre Hopkins Considers Coaching Role With Patriots

WHO:

Fox News - Mike Vrabel confirmed that DeAndre Hopkins is present at New England Patriots training camp in a coaching and personnel capacity.

Fox News - DeAndre Hopkins is considering a coaching or player personnel role with the New England Patriots.

Fox News - Mike Vrabel, head coach of the New England Patriots, confirmed that DeAndre Hopkins is considering a coaching or player personnel role with the team.

baltimoreravens.com - Mike Vrabel confirmed that DeAndre Hopkins is with the New England Patriots in a coaching and personnel capacity.

baltimoreravens.com - DeAndre Hopkins, free agent and former Ravens wide receiver.

baltimoreravens.com - Mike Vrabel, Head Coach of the New England Patriots.

Heavy NFL - DeAndre Hopkins, former wide receiver for the Houston Texans.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - DeAndre Hopkins is shadowing New England's offensive coaching staff and personnel department, indicating he is not trying out to play for the Patriots.

AP - Mike Vrabel stated, "DeAndre Hopkins is here with us just to kind of check things out as far as what he wants to do as far as coaching."

Heavy NFL - Hopkins stated, "I still got a lot ball left," indicating he is not forcing a return to play.

baltimoreravens.com - Hopkins caught 22 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns as a Raven last season.

Fox News - DeAndre Hopkins is shadowing New England's offensive coaching staff and personnel department, indicating he is not trying out to play for the Patriots.

Heavy NFL - Hopkins has not officially retired from playing in the NFL.

patriots.com - DeAndre Hopkins is shadowing New England's offensive coaching staff and personnel department, indicating he is not trying out to play for the Patriots.

baltimoreravens.com - DeAndre Hopkins is exploring a possible role in coaching or player personnel with the New England Patriots.

baltimoreravens.com - Hopkins caught 22 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns as a Raven last season.

Heavy NFL - Hopkins met with the New England Patriots about a coaching position.

WHERE:

baltimoreravens.com - New England Patriots training camp.

WHEN:

patriots.com - The Patriots' first training camp practice is scheduled for Saturday.

baltimoreravens.com - The potential coaching role is being considered at the start of Patriots training camp.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Hopkins expressed a desire to play for a competitor but is not in a rush to return to the field.

patriots.com - Mike Vrabel stated that Hopkins asked if he could hang out for a couple of days to be around the coaches and personnel department.

baltimoreravens.com - Hopkins expressed a desire to play for a competitor but is not in a rush to return to the field.

HOW:

Fox News - Mike Vrabel called the league to ensure it was acceptable for Hopkins to be present at training camp.

patriots.com - Mike Vrabel confirmed he called the league to ensure it was acceptable for Hopkins to be present at training camp.

patriots.com - Vrabel confirmed he called the league to ensure it was acceptable for Hopkins to be present at training camp.

patriots.com - Mike Vrabel stated, "DeAndre Hopkins is here with us just to kind of check things out as far as what he wants to do as far as coaching."

baltimoreravens.com - Hopkins stated, "I still got a lot ball left," indicating he is not forcing a return to play.

Mike Vrabel has confirmed that DeAndre Hopkins is at New England Patriots training camp, but not as a player; instead, he's there in a coaching and personnel capacity. Hopkins is shadowing the offensive coaching staff, which indicates he is exploring potential coaching opportunities rather than trying out for the team. The Patriots' first training camp practice is set for Saturday, and Vrabel made sure to check with the league to confirm that Hopkins' presence was acceptable.