Bears potentially spared from facing DeAndre Hopkins in Week 1 matchup: reports originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins suffered a knee injury during the team’s training camp practice on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Paul Kuharsky was the first to report the news.
The injury is expected to keep Hopkins sidelined for four to six weeks, according to the report.
O Bears-The Titans’ Week 1 matchup is scheduled for September 8th. Four weeks away gives Hopkins a chance to return on August 29; six weeks gives Hopkins a September 12 return date. It’s safe to say that at this point, there’s a chance that Hopkins won’t be able to face the Bears in the Week 1 contest.
According to ESPN, Hopkins was seen training on Wednesday with a bandage on his left leg during a period of individual training. He practiced before leaving the field with director of sports medicine Todd Toriscelli.
Surprisingly, Hopkins only faced the Bears twice during his decorated 11-year NFL career. In total, he caught seven passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears. The last time he played against them was in 2021 when he was with the Cardinals.
Hopkins, while the Titans’ best option, isn’t the only formidable receiver the Titans have on their roster. This offseason, the Titans acquired Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd, giving the franchise the best pass-catching trio it has seen in a long time.
