Hendon Hooker
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Hooker will likely enter his third NFL campaign as the Lions' top backup at quarterback behind Jared Goff. The 27-year-old operated in a similar role in 2024, ultimately appearing in three regular-season games and completing six of nine passes for 62 yards. Hooker flashed his ability as a dual-threat quarterback in college, but he's yet to prove that he's the same player at the pro level. Hooker may face competition for the No. 2 QB spot by offseason signee Kyle Allen, a seven-year vet. Read Past Outlooks
Released by the Lions in August of 2025.
Cut from Carolina's practice squad
The Panthers cut Hooker from the practice squad Tuesday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hooker joined the Panthers' practice squad in late August after being waived by the Lions at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the Panthers' active roster for their Week 8 clash against the Bills to serve as Andy Dalton's backup due to Bryce Young being sidelined with an ankle injury. With Young fully healthy and Dalton and Mike White also on the active roster, the Panthers are no longer in need of Hooker's services, but the 2023 third-rounder should garner interest from teams looking to add a scout team quarterback.
Hooker joined the Panthers' practice squad in late August after being waived by the Lions at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the Panthers' active roster for their Week 8 clash against the Bills to serve as Andy Dalton's backup due to Bryce Young being sidelined with an ankle injury. With Young fully healthy and Dalton and Mike White also on the active roster, the Panthers are no longer in need of Hooker's services, but the 2023 third-rounder should garner interest from teams looking to add a scout team quarterback.
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A third-round pick in last year’s draft, Hooker spent most of his rookie season recovering from an ACL injury from November 2022. He was finally healthy enough to suit up as the emergency No. 3 QB the final three regular-season games and in the playoffs, though he never took a snap. Jared Goff, who signed a contract extension this offseason after leading the Lions to the NFC championship game, is secure as the starter, but Hooker should take over the backup spot this season. Hooker, 26, has a strong arm, though perhaps not elite, and should regain most of his mobility and athleticism post-injury. At 6-4, 208, Hooker has prototypical QB size, and the Lions offer a strong supporting cast. It’s an intriguing setup should Hooker be pressed into action.
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Returns to practice squad
Hooker reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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Elevated for Week 8
The Panthers elevated Hooker from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
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Joins Panthers' practice squad
Carolina signed Hooker to the practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
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Time up with Detroit
The Lions waived Hooker on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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No. 2 job slipping away
Hooker completed six of 11 passes for 70 yards and an interception in Saturday's 26-7 preseason loss to the Texans. He added 25 yards on his only carry.
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Odd-man out in Detroit?
Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com believes that the signing of Teddy Bridgewater late in the 2024 regular season could indicate that the Lions will move on from Hooker during the offseason.
ANALYSIS
Hooker spent most of the 2024 campaign as Jared Goff's backup, but the former was relegated to emergency quarterback duties after Bridgewater was signed to the 53-man roster in late December. Hooker is owed only $1.3 million in non-guaranteed money in 2025, but he could be let go or traded by Detroit given Bridgewater's return and Goff signing a four-year extension in May of 2024.
Hooker spent most of the 2024 campaign as Jared Goff's backup, but the former was relegated to emergency quarterback duties after Bridgewater was signed to the 53-man roster in late December. Hooker is owed only $1.3 million in non-guaranteed money in 2025, but he could be let go or traded by Detroit given Bridgewater's return and Goff signing a four-year extension in May of 2024.