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Former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker could have a major opportunity that he needs to take advantage of in Week 17 of the NFL season

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker hasn't had many opportunities since entering the NFL in 2023. Hooker, a third round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, has attempted just nine passes in his pro career.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

Jets Signed Three Players, Elevated QB Hendon Hooker

The Jets announced that they are elevating QB Hendon Hooker to the active roster for Week 17. New York also signed three to the active roster, including WR Quentin Skinner, OL Marquis Hayes, and DB Tre Brown.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Jets To Start Brady Cook In Week 16, Sign Hendon Hooker

Despite impending returns from Justin Fields and/or Tyrod Taylor, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Wednesday that undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his second straight start in Week 16.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18

Jets Sign QB Hendon Hooker

The New York Jets announced they have signed DT Payton Page from the practice squad to the active roster. In correspondence, the Jets placed S Tony Adams on injured reserve.

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 16

Steelers Tryout Former Lions Third-Round QB

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking to gain some intel and a competitive advantage over the Detroit Lions ahead of their Week 16 matchup. The day after their 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh worked out quarterback Hendon Hooker among a host of other players at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 16

Steelers Hosted 10 Players, Including QB Hendon Hooker

Per the wire, the Steelers hosted ten players for tryouts on Tuesday, including QB Hendon Hooker. The following is a full list of players who tried out for Pittsburgh: QB Hendon Hooker QB Jack Plummer RB Ian Wheeler TE J.J.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker works out for NFC team after getting released by the Carolina Panthers

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker is still looking for a new home in the NFL after getting released by the Carolina Panthers earlier this month.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 18

Seahawks Worked Out Eight Players

Per the wire, the Seahawks worked out eight players on Tuesday, including QB Hendon Hooker. The following is a full list of players who worked out with

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker's NFL career takes a hit that it may not recover from

Time may be running out on former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker's NFL career. Hooker, a Greensboro, NC native who will turn 28 in January, was released by the Detroit Lions before the start of the 2025 season.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Former Detroit Lions QB Cut By Panthers; NFL Career In Jeopardy

The NFL journey for former Detroit Lions third round pick Hendon Hooker has taken another challenging turn, as the Carolina Panthers have released the quarterback from their practice squad.

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 5

Former Detroit Lions Quarterback Released by Panthers

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker is no longer a member of the Carolina Panthers practice squad. The team made the decision to part ways with the former Lions third-round pick, along with linebacker Carlos Basham and offensive lineman Michael Tarquin.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / November 4

Panthers learn the lesson Lions did a long time ago with Hendon Hooker release

A former day 2 pick by the Detroit Lions is now looking for a new NFL home. It was announced Nov. 4, the day of the NFL trade deadline, that the Carolina Panthers are releasing quarterback Hendon Hooker.

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Carolina Panthers release QB Hendon Hooker from practice squad

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers released quarterback Hendon Hooker from their practice squad, per ProFootballTalk. The Panthers also released offensive tackle Michael Tarquin and linebacker Carlos Basham from their practice squad Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Panthers Add Three, Cut Three From Practice Squad, Including QB Hendon Hooker

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed OL Ja’Tyre Carter, RB DeeJay Dallas and S Israel Mukuamu to the practice squad. To make room, the Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Panthers' latest QB decisions bad sign for ex-Lions third-rounder Hendon Hooker

Just before the regular season began, the Carolina Panthers decided to make a change at their third-string quarterback spot. Jack Plummer had bombed during the preseason, so it was an easy decision to cut him.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Carolina Panthers announce 2 roster moves going into Buffalo Bills matchup

The Carolina Panthers are going to be a bit shorthanded at the game's most important position for tomorrow's matchup with the visiting Buffalo Bills. Starter Bryce Young suffered what was reported to be a high ankle sprain in last week's ugly win over the New York Jets.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Panthers Elevate QB Hendon Hooker & OLB Boogie Basham

The Panthers announced on Saturday that they are elevating QB Hendon Hooker as their backup for Week 8, as well as elevating OLB Boogie Basham. Hooker, 27, opted to transfer to Tennessee after spending the first three years of his career at Virginia Tech.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 2

Hendon Hooker looking to develop with Panthers after Lions release

After being released by the Detroit Lions last Monday, former Detroit Lions backup quarterback Hendon Hooker has found a new home with the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Hendon Hooker gets second chance with Panthers

Hendon Hooker‘s second chance will come with Carolina. The Panthers are bringing in the recently cut Lions quarterback, adding him to their practice squad.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Hendon Hooker’s Time In Detroit Comes To An End

When Hendon Hooker was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2023 draft, the Detroit Lions saw him as their future quarterback-in-waiting. The former SEC Offensive Player of the Year was still recovering from a devastating ACL tear, and it was understood he couldn’t be an immediate contributor.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / August 25

Lions to waive 2023 third-round QB Hendon Hooker

Former third-round pick Hendon Hooker is headed for waivers after two seasons with the Detroit Lions, Fox Sports reported Monday. The 2023 draft pick was competing in preseason for the backup quarterback spot with Kyle Allen, who has 19 career starts with five previous NFL teams since entering the league in 2018.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

Lions end Hendon Hooker experiment

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 24

What Went Wrong With Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker?

The Detroit Lions have a difficult decision to make regarding their quarterback room. Veteran Kyle Allen has seemingly won the battle for the backup quarterback spot based on performance in the preseason, as he's vastly outplayed 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 24

Dan Campbell has brutally honest comments about Lions QB

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 5

Lions get called out (again) for how they've handled Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions knew what they were getting into when they took quarterback Hendon Hooker 68th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was coming off a torn ACL late in his final college season at Tennessee, and he was already 25 years old due to playing six years of college football in the COVID-19 era.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 4

Hendon Hooker has earned the right to be treated as Lions' backup quarterback

The Detroit Lions have one of the most intriguing backup quarterback situations in the league, and after the first preseason game, things should have gotten a lot clearer for the franchise.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 29

Hendon Hooker Reveals Top Areas of Improvement

In each of the last two seasons, the Detroit Lions have put pressure on Hendon Hooker. The Tennessee product was never assured the backup quarterback job, and he was given competition at every turn.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 3

Lions QB Hendon Hooker Ranked as Middle-Tier Backup

The Detroit Lions are hoping Hendon Hooker will continue to showcase development ahead of his third NFL season. Hooker was up-and-down in training camp last season, but did have a pair of strong showings in the preaseason.

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 / 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.