Photo by Cytonn Photography on UnsplashFootballDeandre Hopkins earns record contract extension by Anthony Gangemi September 8, 2020 Deandre Hopkins does just as well for himself off the field as he does on it.Acting has his own agent, Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals came to an agreement early Tuesday morning on a record-setting $54.5 million contract extension that will keep him in the desert for another two years, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The $27.25 million per year rate is the highest salary ever for a non-quarterback. Included in the deal is $42.75 million in guarantees.So official.Congratulations @DeAndreHopkins! pic.twitter.com/MNaDX16FU0— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 8, 2020Deemed “too expensive” by Bill O Brien, the Cardinals acquired Hopkins earlier this offseason for a measly package. The deal included a 2nd round pick, 4th round pick and a washed-up David Johnson. The trade was heavily criticized and when asked for comment, Bill O Brien said, “It was in the best interest of our team… He had three years left on his deal, and he wanted a raise.” At the time of the trade, Hopkins’ contract was extended 3 years at $16.5 million per year, which placed him 9th highest in the league at his position.Meanwhile, since entering the NFL in 2013, Hopkins has consistently finished atop the league in all receiving metrics. Along with Julio Jones, they are the only two receivers to be elected to the All-Pro team over the last three seasons. Looking at Jones’ annual salary, he earns $22 million.It is understandable that DeAndre Hopkins felt he deserved a raise considering his career accomplishments compared to the players listed ahead of him.This new deal ensures just that. Arizona locks Hopkins up for a total of $94 million over the next five years. With an average rate of $18.8 per year this puts him in right in the line with the elite tier of wide receivers. For more NFL contract updates, be sure follow along with Double G Sports. Post Views: 206The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsAnthony GangemiLatest posts by Anthony Gangemi (see all) Deandre Hopkins earns record contract extension - September 8, 2020 NBC Suspends Mike Milbury - August 28, 2020 Related TopicsArizona Cardinalsbill o' brienContract ExtensionDeAndre HopkinsFootballNFlnfl contract extensionnfl contracts Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 69: WFAN’s Al Dukes (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 12, 2021 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 68: WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 7, 2021 Dwayne Haskins Cut By Washington: What’s next for the young QB? by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 31, 2020More in Football Jets New Hire Robert Saleh Becomes NFL’s 1st Muslim Head CoachThe New York Jets made history by hiring Robert Saleh who became the first... Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Rejects Presidential Medal of Freedom Offer From TrumpPatriots Coach Bill Belichick rejects President Trump’s offer for the Presidential Medal of Freedom... New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round gameThe New Orleans Saints will host 500 vaccinated health-care workers from LCMC Health and... Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participateThe Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green bay Community Foundation will host... Giants release cornerback DeAndre Baker amid legal issues Ford Hall of Fans will spotlight passionate fans September 9