DeAndre Hopkins' brief experience as a member of the Patriots' coaching staff has ended. The veteran wide receiver joined Patriots training camp to explore what it would be like to become a full-time coach. DeAndre Hopkins' coaching tenure with Patriots endsOn Thursday, head coach Mike Vrabel announced that Hopkins was no longer with the team as an assistant coach. During the start of training camp, Hopkins was working with the wide receiver room. If Hopkins decides to get into coaching after retirement, the Patriots now appear to be a possible landing spot.