Texans, Cardinals Depth Charts After DeAndre Hopkins-David Johnson Trade

The Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals have reportedly completed a blockbuster trade that will see star receiver DeAndre Hopkins and running back David Johnson switch teams.

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain shared the details of the trade:

Here is a look at the projected depth chart for the Texans:

QB: Deshaun Watson

RB: David Johnson

WR: Kenny Stills, Will Fuller V, Keke Coutee

TE: Jordan Akins

LT: Laremy Tunsil

LG: Max Scharping

C: Nick Martin

RG: Zach Fulton

RT: Tytus Howard

The Cardinals' projected depth chart: 

QB: Kyler Murray

RB: Kenyan Drake (transition tag)

WR: DeAndre Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk

TE: Charles Clay (FA)

LT: D.J. Humphries

LG: Justin Pugh

C: A.Q. Shipley (FA)

RG: J.R. Sweezy

RT: Justin Murray

NBC's Peter King discussed the possibility of a shock Hopkins trade in a recent column, citing the three years left on his deal. According to radio host Mike Meltser, the receiver's relationship with head coach Bill O'Brien may have also played a part in the decision:

The deal was still widely panned across social media, however. Former NFL players Ross Tucker and Emmanuel Acho couldn't believe it:

Hopkins is coming off a third consecutive season in which he crossed the 1,000-yard receiving mark, making 104 catches for 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. He's been a standout and safety blanket for rising quarterback Deshaun Watson, and at the age of 27, he's in the prime of his career.

Johnson broke out in the 2016 season by collecting 1,239 rushing yards and adding 879 yards through the air, but he has struggled to replicate that success since. He finished with just 345 rushing yards in 2019, and the trade for and subsequent emergence of Kenyan Drake meant he lost his starting position.

Texans running backs Carlos Hyde and Lamar Miller are pending free agents, opening up a spot at the top of the depth chart. With Johnson now in the mix in Houston, both seem likely to depart the team.

Hopkins' arrival in Arizona is great news for Kyler Murray, who showed plenty of flashes in his rookie season and will now get the chance to continue his development with one of the league's best all-round receivers.

Experienced veteran Larry Fitzgerald and rising star Christian Kirk complete what could be a phenomenal receiving squad, and Drake played like a star after the midseason trade from Miami, positioning himself for a big-time 2020 season.