If there’s one thing we know about Taylor Swift fans, it’s that they have a knack for uncovering hidden messages and clues, often with the intensity of seasoned detectives. They’ll dissect the smallest hints with the kind of complexity found in The Da Vinci Code. Swift herself has been known to play into this dynamic, dropping Easter eggs for her fans to decipher.
But could newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins have pulled a similar stunt just days before his trade to the Kansas City Chiefs? It certainly seems possible.
On Wednesday, the Chiefs made a significant move, trading for Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans to bolster their injury-riddled receiving corps. With wide receivers Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, and JuJu Smith-Schuster all dealing with injuries, the addition of Hopkins gives quarterback Patrick Mahomes a much-needed offensive weapon. But if fans had been paying closer attention to Hopkins’ recent Instagram activity, they might have seen the trade coming.
Just four days before the trade, Hopkins posted a playful video of his family dancing and singing along to Taylor Swift’s hit song “22” while driving in the car. The post’s caption? “Rumor has it,” sparking even more intrigue. In retrospect, it seems like Hopkins might have been dropping a hint about the big move to Kansas City—especially given Swift’s connection to the Chiefs through her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce.
The video quickly gained traction on social media, with fans pointing out that Hopkins may have been signaling something bigger than just his love for Swift’s music. Whether or not he’s a genuine Swiftie, the timing of the post has Swifties and Chiefs fans buzzing about the potential Easter egg.
A Twitter user, Lexi (@lexiosborne), even pointed out the clue, tweeting, “Deandre Hopkins posted his family dancing to ’22’ by Taylor Swift, with the caption ‘rumor has it,’ just 4 days ago. We should’ve known. Oh, and his family is going to fit right in! ??”
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Now that the trade has been made official, some fans are kicking themselves for missing what might have been a cleverly veiled hint from Hopkins. After all, Swift and Kelce’s highly publicized relationship has already had ripple effects throughout the NFL, with Swift’s presence at Chiefs games making headlines in recent weeks.
It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Hopkins, now a teammate of Kelce’s, decided to have a little fun and play along with the buzz surrounding Swift.
Regardless of whether the Instagram post was an intentional nod to the upcoming trade or just a lighthearted family moment, Chiefs fans are thrilled to have Hopkins on board. The star wide receiver is expected to make an immediate impact, helping Kansas City’s offense overcome its recent struggles.
As Hopkins settles into his new role with the Chiefs, one thing is certain: both Swifties and football fans will be keeping a closer eye on his social media posts from now on. After all, there could always be another Easter egg waiting to be uncovered.
