# DeAndre Hopkins and Steve Keim drug test dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deandre-hopkins-and-steve-keim-drug-test-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-12T16:44:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has accused former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim of orchestrating a setup that led to a failed drug test during Hopkins’ tenure with the team. In a social media post, Hopkins claimed he was “set up” and suffered a loss of approximately $13 million due to a “contaminated drug test.” This refers to a six-game suspension Hopkins served in 2022 for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy.

Steve Keim has denied the allegations, stating they are “completely false” and that it “would make no sense to do that to my player.” Following the accusations, Keim retained legal counsel to address the claims and protect his professional reputation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Steve Keim hires lawyer after DeAndre Hopkins drug test allegations

Former Cardinals GM Steve Keim has hired an attorney after DeAndre Hopkins accused him of involvement in a contaminated drug test that led to Hopkins' 2022 NFL suspension.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-keim-hires-lawyer-after-deandre-hopkins-drug-test-allegations

### 2026-08-10: DeAndre Hopkins accuses former Cardinals GM Steve Keim of drug test setup

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has accused former Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim of setting him up for a contaminated drug test that resulted in a six-game suspension and a $13 million financial loss.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deandre-hopkins-accuses-former-cardinals-gm-steve-keim-of-drug-test-setup

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