Report: Texans Trade DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals for David Johnson

The Texans have traded DeAndre Hopkins and a late-round draft pick to the Cardinals for David Johnson and a second-round draft pick

The Texans are trading DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round draft pick to the Arizona Cardinals for David Johnson and a 2020 second-round draft pick as well as a 2021 fourth-round draft pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

NBC's Peter King hinted about a possible trade since Hopkins has three years and $40 million remaining on his contract. He would cause only a $3 million cap hit to the Texans in the event of a trade.

Hopkins recorded 104 receptions for 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns last season. This past season marked his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season. Hopkins, a three-time All-Pro, will turn 28 on June 6.

The four-time Pro Bowler has been quarterback Deshaun Watson's favorite target the past three seasons and has put up 1,000 yards receiving every season with Watson under center. 

Johnson is coming off a season in which he recorded just 715 yards and six touchdowns on 130 total touches. Johnson signed a three-year, $39 million contract extension with Arizona in September 2018. 

The running back is owed $10.2 million in base salary in 2020 with a cap hit of nearly $14.2 million. ESPN's Sarah Barshop reports that the Texans will take on all of Johnson's salary. 

The Texans needed some help at running back, with Lamar Miller a free agent—he's coming off of ACL and MCL surgery—Carlos Hyde a free agent and Duke Johnson their only remaining option. The Texans relied on Hyde and Johnson in the backfield during their run to the AFC Divisional Round last season. 

Avery Yang also contributed to this article.