Hopkins ends holdout, will be at Texans camp

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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said in a statement to ESPN he is returning to join the Houston Texans, despite his disappointment in the team’s unwillingness to negotiate a contract extension for him.

“I too am disappointed that the Texans organization has elected not to enter into contract negotiation to secure my future as a Texan,” the statement read. “I have expressed my sincere position regarding my contract status and with sound mind have expressed my stands (sic) to the Texans organization.

The team moved Hopkins from the Reserve/Did Not Report list back to the active roster on Sunday.

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“My focus also is on the 2016 season and to help my team reach our ultimate goal,” Hopkins’ statement read.

The statement continued: “Having said that I am returning to the Houston Texans to play for a …

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