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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 28
Analyst offers Lions the lamest possible replacement option for Hendon Hooker
If you're willing to read tea leaves, for months they have said the Detroit Lions would like to replace Hendon Hooker as their No. 2 quarterback if they could.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Tennessee fans will get an early chance to see former Vols QB Hendon Hooker in action this summer
Tennessee Vols fans will get a chance to see former UT quarterback Hendon Hooker in action for the Detroit Lions to kick off the 2025 NFL preseason. The
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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 14
NFC South team could have a lot of interest in trading with the Lions for Hendon Hooker, here's what Detroit could get
We're a little over a week away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions may be in the market for a quarterback this year. The team already signed Kyle Allen during free agency, and they expect him to challenge for the QB2 spot.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Former Vols QB Hendon Hooker offers brief comment on Nico Iamaleava's departure from Tennessee
If you're a Tennessee Vols fan who was shocked by Nico Iamaleava's sudden departure from the UT football program, you're not alone. Former Vols quarterback
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / April 13
Lions expect good competition between backup QBs Hendon Hooker, Kyle Allen 
Lions quarterback Jared Goff has started all 17 games for three consecutive seasons. But if Goff goes down, the Lions want to know they have a backup they can win with.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 12
Do the Lions have a new potential trade suitor for Hendon Hooker?
As the Detroit Lions have made it clear Hendon Hooker is on borrowed time as the No. 2 quarterback, and yes he should have to earn the job, they have also crushed any trade value he might have had.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 12
3 Day 3 quarterbacks the Lions could draft to replace Hendon Hooker
Since about the middle of last season, the Detroit Lions have been telling us where they are with Hendon Hooker. Reported interest in Daniel Jones as he neared being available was interesting, and understandable even though they didn't get him.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 9
Proposed path for Lions to add young QB would fully signal end for Hendon Hooker
If you're willing to read the tea leaves dating back to last offseason, the Detroit Lions don't think Hendon Hooker can hold down the fort if something happened to Jared Goff.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 1
Kyle Allen & Hendon Hooker Will Battle For Lions Backup QB Role
Lions GM Brad Holmes revealed the team signed QB Kyle Allen to challenge QB Hendon Hooker for the backup quarterback position, via Eric Woodyard. “Still got high hopes for him but nobody’s gonna be given a job either,” he said.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 31
Brad Holmes didn't even try to sugarcoat the tenuous status of Hendon Hooker
The signs have been there, dating back to training camp last summer. As Hendon Hooker struggled to usurp Nate Sudfeld in the battle to be Jared Goff's primary backup, the Detroit Lions invited the idea of keeping three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 26
Analyst notes the not-so quiet part about Lions' view of Hendon Hooker
There's an extension of a common saying that goes, and please pardon the clumsy paraphrase, "your actions are so loud I can't hear what you're saying." For, let's say about a year, the Detroit Lions have advanced Hendon Hooker as their No.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 20
New information suggests that the Detroit Lions' plans for former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker are different than what was expected
When the Detroit Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater out of retirement to serve as the franchise's backup quarterback in the NFL playoffs last season, it pushed former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker to the No.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 14
Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker's situation with the Detroit Lions just got even worse
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker probably isn't feeling great about his future with the Detroit Lions right now. Hooker, a third round selection by the Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, was demoted during the playoffs last season to the No.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 13
Lions Agree to Deal With Former Steelers Quarterback
Ahead of the Detroit Lions' playoff matchup against the Washington Commanders, they made an interesting decision. They changed their backup quarterback.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 5
Lions now have a very interesting option to replace Hendon Hooker
Going back to last summer, despite recent and expected sentiment that was too easy to put out there, the Detroit Lions have made it clear they'd replace Hendon Hooker as Jared Goff's backup if they could.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 14
Former Patriots Safety Would Take Hendon Hooker Over Shedeur Sanders
Detroit Lions backup quarterback Hendon Hooker has been a popular name in trade proposals this offseason. With several teams in need of a quarterback, and a less-than-stellar draft class, some have wondered whether teams would benefit more from trading for a player like Hooker than drafting a rookie signal-caller.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 16
Raiders Potential Trade Scenario for Lions' Hendon Hooker
The Las Vegas Raiders have started their search for the next head coach of the Silver and Black. The team will be looking for the right fit to lead the franchise back to their winning ways.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21
This Lions quarterback has taken lead to back up Jared Goff
The Detroit Lions are still sorting out their quarterbacks behind starter Jared Goff.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / June 9
Lions HC Dan Campbell discusses QB Hendon Hooker
Hooker was in the midst of a terrific final season at Tennessee when he suffered an ACL tear that cut his season short and undermined his draft stock. Detroit added the big-armed passer anyway, viewing him as a talent worth developing behind Goff.
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