OCTOBER 15 • TENNESSEAN.COM
HENDON HOOKER #2 - QUARTERBACK - DETROIT LIONS
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Josh Heupel: Hendon Hooker wasn't perfect either Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has had a couple of poor performances. But coach Josh Heupel said he's still confident in the redshirt...
Seemingly wins backup job Hooker looks to have won the No. 2 QB job following Nate Sudfeld's release Tuesday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The Lions could try to bring Sudfeld back after cutdown day as either a member of the 53-man roster or practice squad, but the willingness to risk losing him hints at Hooker moving up on the depth chart. While Sudfeld worked ahead of Hooker throughout the preseason, Hooker ultimately performed at a higher level, completing 29 of 44 passes (65.9 percent) for 300 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with 19 carries for 138 yards and another score. His impressive rushing stats suggest the 2023 third-round pick would at least have value in two-QB and superflex leagues if he got a chance to fill in for an injured Jared Goff this season. Hooker might even be useful in one-QB formats, combining mobility with superb team context under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Uneven final preseason game Hooker completed 12 of 20 passes for 114 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 24-17 preseason win over the Steelers.
Impact Hooker drew the start with neither Jared Goff nor Nate Sudfeld in action. He unsurprisingly struggled in the early series during which the Steelers' played some of their starters, but he did rebound to lead a 12-play, 72-yard touchdown drive just before halftime which concluded with a two-yard touchdown pass. Hooker looks to have the third quarterback position in his grasp heading into the regular season.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Hendon Hooker, Lions win preseason finale 24-17 at home against Steelers Hooker played the majority of snaps under center on Saturday.
AUGUST 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hendon Hooker, Lions win preseason finale 24-17 at home against Steelers Hooker played the majority of snaps under center on Saturday.
AUGUST 24 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Hendon Hooker, Lions win preseason finale 24-17 at home against Steelers Hooker played the majority of snaps under center on Saturday.
AUGUST 24 • KANSASCITY.COM
Should start Saturday Head coach Dan Campbell stated Tuesday that Hooker is who he'd like to start Saturday against the Steelers, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hooker is currently in a battle with Nate Sufeld for the backup quarterback job behind Jared Goff. The second-year pro was arguably the better performer in the Lions' win over the Chiefs last Saturday, completing 12 of 15 passes for 150 yards while he also rushed for a touchdown.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Solid preseason showing Hooker completed 12 of 15 pass attempts for 150 yards in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City while running for 11 yards and one touchdown on five attempts.
Impact Hooker shook off a concussion from August 8 and played the second half Saturday after Nate Sudfeld started the first half for Detroit. The 2023 third-round pick out of Tennessee presumably figures into Detroit's roster plans through at least the 2024 season, but the competition with Sudfeld for the QB2 role behind Jared Goff might be ongoing. Hooker easily outproduced Sudfeld in this one, as Sudfeld finished 14 of 27 for 196 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Hendon Hooker highlights vs. Chiefs | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 2
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
Hendon Hooker leads Lions to comeback win vs. Chiefs | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 2
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
Trending toward playing Saturday Coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Hooker (concussion) has "a good chance to play" in Saturday's preseason contest against the Chiefs, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site...
Impact Hooker suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason opener, but he looks to be on track for a return during the team's second exhibition context. The 2023 third-round pick, who didn't log any game reps as a rookie, completed 5 of 9 pass attempts for 39 yards versus the Giants last week. He also rushed four times for 39 yards but suffered the head injury due to a hit while scrambling. Nate Sudfeld started versus New York and appears to currently be in the lead for the backup spot behind Jared Goff, but Hooker still has time to impress before Detroit's regular-season opener against the Rams on September 8.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Lions sign QB Jake Fromm, adding depth at position that took a hit with Hendon Hooker's concussion
The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Jake Fromm on Monday, adding depth at a position that took a hit when Hendon Hooker had a concussionAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions looking into options for depth at quarterback with Hendon Hooker still in concussion protocol
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker was still in concussion protocol, three days after he was injured in a preseason game against the New York GiantsAUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers concussion Thursday Hooker suffered a concussion during Thursday's 14-3 preseason loss to the Giants, per coach Dan Campbell, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Impact Hooker played the first two drives of the second half, completing five of nine passes for 36 yards and adding four rushing attempts for 34 yards before heading to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion. Those tests revealed a concussion, which will likely keep Hooker from suiting up in Detroit's next preseason game against the Chiefs next Saturday. Nate Sudfeld started Thursday's game, suggesting that Sudfeld is currently ahead of Hooker in the competition to back up Jared Goff. While Sudfeld struggled Thursday, Hooker will be unable to make up ground until he clears the NFL's concussion protocol.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Hendon Hooker lowers shoulder on powerful run vs. Giants
AUGUST 9 • YOUTUBE
Hendon Hooker, Detroit Lions, Quarterback Hendon Hooker is a 6-4, 190-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Greensboro, NC.
JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: 'Just relax and have fun': How Lions QB Hendon Hooker is developing in backup role One Detroit Lions player worked and worked by himself way after practice. I found out why
JUNE 10 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Joe Milton III and Hendon Hooker are back together again After a year apart, Joe Milton III and Hendon Hooker are back together again for offseason training.
MARCH 1 • 247SPORTS.COM
Detroit Lions Do Not Know What Hendon Hooker Is Yet Hendon Hooker showed progress in rookie season.
FEBRUARY 27 • SACBEE.COM
Hendon Hooker Offers Advice On College Collectives Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker took to Instagram to address the ongoing issue of NIL and college collectives.
FEBRUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM
Hendon Hooker looking forward to working on his game this offseason Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker is looking forward to working on his game this offseason instead of rehabbing an injury, and he hope...
FEBRUARY 6 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Detroit Lions Hendon Hooker Jokes Jared Goff Is 'Vanilla Vick' Hendon Hooker set to be Lions backup in 2024.
FEBRUARY 3 • SACBEE.COM
Detroit Lions Hendon Hooker Jokes Jared Goff Is 'Vanilla Vick' Hendon Hooker set to be Lions backup in 2024.
FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Emergency option Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, but will be available as an emergency option at quarterback.
Impact Hooker will only see the field if both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater sustain injuries. He has not played in any game this season.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
