NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan told the media Saturday that the team will be missing veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for “a couple of weeks.” Hopkins suffered a knee injury earlier this week and missed practice Friday and Saturday.
Callahan said the injury will not require surgery.
“Let’s say it’s a few weeks, not a surgery issue, but a knee issue,” Callahan said. “It’s going to be a few weeks before he’s back and ready to roll.”
The initial diagnosis was that Hopkins would be out for four to six weeks. The Titans are optimistic about Hopkins’ return before the season opener against the Bears in Chicago on Sept. 8, according to a team source.
Hopkins’ 75 receptions, 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns led the Titans in each category last season. Third-year receiver Treyron Burks will be the primary replacement while Hopkins is out.
“It annoys me because he’s someone I respect. [Hopkins] “A lot,” Burks said after practice Saturday. “He just told me to go out there and do my job.”
