Yes, Hooker was supplanted as QB2 in the playoffs. But another full offseason should have him locked as Goff's primary backup.

Here is one fit for the Lions at each offensive position in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Lions appear set at quarterback for the time being with Jared Goff locked in as the franchise passer and Hendon Hooker as his backup. However, the team did sign Teddy Bridgewater and elevated him to the backup spot for the postseason.

Breaking down the Detroit Lions backup QB situation behind Jared Goff as the NFL enters free agency and the draft

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Former Vols QB Hendon Hooker has had an unfortunate start to his career as he started his NFL career off with an injury and has been put on the back burner for

We're previewing the offensive and defensive position groups and honing in one player at each position who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions.