Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker, a former Tennessee Vols standout who was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, doesn't appear to be close to seeing the field in the NFL. Hooker,

Backup quarterback Hendon Hooker was listed as a potential cap casualty.

It feels like this is an ongoing saga that gets talked about way more than any other backup quarterback gets talked about. Maybe it's because the Detroit Lions drafted Hendon Hooker in the third-round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

When the Detroit Lions released their list of inactives ahead of the playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night, quarterback Hendon Hooker was on the list. Here's why the Lions opted to go in a different direction for their backup quarterback behind Jared Goff.

Hooker completed six of nine passes for 62 yards while also adding five carries for two yards over three games in 2024.

The Detroit Lions may need to make a decision on their future with quarterback Jared Goff after an early playoff exit.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is saying who he believes is responsible for the team's loss to the Washington Commanders.

Bridgewater is starting quarterback Jared Goff’s backup for the Lions' playoff game Saturday against the Washington Commanders, with third-stringer Hendon Hooker as the emergency option. Around the league, Bridgewater has developed a reputation as a good ...

Hooker operated as the backup to Jared Goff for the entire season, though he'll serve as the emergency quarterback in the Lions' playoff opener. Teddy Bridgwater has taken over as second on the depth chart. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.

The Detroit Lions chose veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Detroit kept Bridgewater active and listed Hooker as the emergency quarterback for the divisional ...

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