It’s been a busy NFL offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs, who’ve been involved in plenty of player movement this spring. Not only have the Chiefs handed out 13 new contracts this spring, according to Spotrac, but they’ve also been a part of their fair share of departures as nine free agents have left Kansas City in favor of fresh starts elsewhere.

Some departing names will find success with their new teams, while others will struggle to do so. When it comes to the latter category, here’s a look at four former Chiefs who will likely fail with their new teams in 2025.

1. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Baltimore Ravens

Looking to improve their wideout depth, the Chiefs sent a fifth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans to acquire DeAndre Hopkins before the 2024 trade deadline. It seemed like a good idea at the time, given that the five-time Pro Bowl WR had racked up nearly 13,000 yards and 79 career touchdowns before stepping foot in Kansas City.

Even though he had his occasional moments, Hopkins’ Chiefs tenure was largely forgettable. The former Clemson Tiger barely made a mark on offense, only bringing in 41 catches for 437 receiving yards and four TDs in 10 regular-season games before posting an uninspiring 3-29-1 stat line in three playoff appearances.

Rather than re-sign him, the Chiefs allowed Hopkins to hit free agency, opening the door for him to sign a one-year, $5 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Having said that, joining the Ravens likely won’t lead to the former Kansas City playmaker turning his career around.

Hopkins is unlikely to take that many targets away from the likes of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Mark Andrews. He’s also going to be 33 years old come September, meaning Father Time forcing him to lose a step could see Hopkins descend further down the pecking order.

While he has plenty to be proud of in his career, Hopkins isn’t the player he once was. If the Ravens expect him to turn back the clock, chances are they’ll be left disappointed.