Holdout Over - Hopkins Returns
DeAndre Hopkins is returning to the Houston Texans.
One day after choosing not to report to training camp, the star wideout is ending his brief holdout, a source close to the player told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Hopkins on Sunday announced his change of heart via a statement provided to Rapoport:
"I, too, am disappointed that the Texans' organization has elected not to enter into contract negotiations to secure my future as a Texan. I have expressed my sincere position regarding my contract status and I, too, with sound mind have expressed my stance to the Texans' organization. My focus also is on the 2016 season and help my team reach our ultimate goal. Having said that I am returning to the Houston Texans to play for a Super Bowl in Houston, Texas. I will be holding a 12 noon Monday press conference at Reliant Stadium. I am excited about returning to the team and grind this camp."
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This is what you get when you pay the white boy $17 million when he hasn't done anything. A certain amount of resentment sets in. Must say, this is a good move by Hopkins to make his point and then come back to work. Yes, he's grossly underpaid but the longer he plays this out, the more likely he'll get a big payday in his future - after declaring for free agency and signing with the Panthers.
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