Twitter is losing its mind over the Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans runs the ball after catching a pass during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texans defeated the Titans 24-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans runs the ball after catching a pass during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texans defeated the Titans 24-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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A blockbuster trade was agreed to Monday that set Twitter ablaze, as the Texans traded DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals for David Johnson.

A blockbuster trade was agreed to Monday that had NFL Twitter going crazy. The Houston Texans traded star wide receiver in his prime DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for running back in decline David Johnson. Included in that trade, the Cardinals receive a fourth round draft pick this year and the Texans receive a second round pick this year and a fourth next year.

This puts one of the best wide receivers in the league with one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in Kyler Murray after being through a ringer of mediocre quarterbacks that ended with young star DeShaun Watson. Hopkins has performed excellently no matter who was throwing him the ball, so having another young dynamic quarterback will certainly lead to success.

Meanwhile, the Texans received David Johnson, who was beloved years ago by fantasy owners and football fans for his incredible breakout season. Injuries piled up after that and Johnson was never the same player. He will join Duke Johnson in the backfield in Houston.

Without Johnson, the Cardinals are left with Kenyan Drake, who had a great season after being received in a trade from the Dolphins last season. The Texans, meanwhile, added a running back of similar talent to what they currently have and are left with Will Fuller, Kenny Stills, Keke Coutee, and whoever else they pick up for Watson to throw to.

As you can probably imagine, football Twitter had a field day with this huge trade. Here are some reactions:

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