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  • 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…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice squad

    Hooker reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Hooker was elevated to serve as Andy Dalton's backup in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills, failing to enter the game. The quarterback could be elevated to the active roster again in Week 9 versus the Packers if Bryce Young (ankle) remains sidelined.

    Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: Week 8 is Hooker's first elevation of the season, and he is expected to serve as the Panthers' QB2 behind Andy Dalton against the Bills on Sunday in the absence of Bryce Young (ankle). Hooker signed with the Panthers' practice squad in late August after being waived by the Lions. He appeared in three regular-season games for Detroit in 2024 but has not started in a game since being selected by the Lions in the third round of of the 2023 NFL Draft.

    Published: Sat, Oct 25 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: Hooker was waived by Detroit on Monday, and the 2023 third-round pick will now get a chance to restart his development with the Panthers as an reserve option at quarterback on the practice squad, behind starter Bryce Young and backup Andy Dalton. He could operate as Carolina's emergency No. 3 quarterback this season.

    Published: Thu, Aug 28 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Time up with Detroit

    The Lions waived Hooker on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Hooker, a 2023 third-round pick, entered training camp in competition with Kyle Allen for the No. 2 quarterback gig behind starter Jared Goff, but he ultimately couldn't secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Coach Dan Campbell said after Saturday's 26-7 preseason loss to the Texans, in which Hooker completed six of 11 passes for 70 yards and one interception, that a "change of scenery" could benefit the young signal-caller, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Hooker now will look to secure, and…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 25 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: While it was encouraging to see him make a big play with his legs, Hooker was once again out-performed through the air by Kyle Allen, who got the start completed all five of his passes and hit Isaac TeSlaa for a 33-yard TD. Hooker headed into training camp the favorite to take over the No. 2 QB job behind Jared Goff, but he may have squandered the opportunity and let Allen leapfrog him on the depth chart.

    Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fumbles twice in preseason start

    Hooker completed seven of 10 pass attempts for 38 yards while gaining 27 yards and losing two fumbles on three rushing attempts in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Hooker got the nod under center for the Lions after struggling mightily against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31. The 2023 third-round pick didn't fare much better against Atlanta, coughing up the football on Detroit's opening drives in the first and second quarters. Fellow backup Kyle Allen (120 yards and two touchdowns) took over in the second half and outperformed Hooker yet again, giving the veteran signal-caller an early lead in the competition to be starter Jared Goff's…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starting second preseason game

    Hooker will start Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hooker is competing with Kyle Allen for the top backup spot behind Jared Goff, who will get the night off. Allen started and played the first half of the Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, while Hooker mustered just 18 passing yards and an interception in the second half of that 34-7 preseason loss. Hooker will likely get the first half of Friday's game.

    Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competing for No. 2 role

    Hooker took second-team reps at practice Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hooker was operating with the third-team offense behind Jared Goff and Kyle Allen during Sunday's first practice of training camp. The quarterback stepped it up a notch Monday, but he appears to be in a direct competition with Allen for the backup role ahead of the 2025 campaign. Hooker operated in the No. 2 role for the 2024 regular season but was moved to emergency QB in favor of veteran Teddy Bridgewater for the playoffs. Hooker has reportedly shown a strong early rapport with rookie…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 23 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Working on details

    Lions coach Dan Campbell said Hooker knows that it's time to "take the next step" in his career.

    Analysis: Campbell also mentioned being impressed by Hooker's urgency and footwork at the beginning of training camp. The 27-year-old spent all of last season as Detroit's No. 2 quarterback, ultimately attempting just nine passes with Jared Goff staying healthy throughout the year. Now entering the third year of his rookie contract, Hooker will face competition from Kyle Allen this summer. There was some thought Hooker might eventually replace Goff after the Lions made him a third-round pick in 2023, but…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 23 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Used sparingly in 2024

    Hooker completed six of nine passes for 62 yards while adding five carries for two yards over three games in 2024.

    Analysis: Hooker operated as Jared Goff's primary backup option in 2024, ultimately seeing marginal action with Goff starting all 17 regular-season contests. Hooker was demoted to the No. 3 option at quarterback when Detroit signed Teddy Bridgewater in late December after Bridgewater had previously retired prior to the year. Nonetheless, with Bridgewater entering free agency, Hooker will presumably enter the 2025 campaign as Goff's top backup.

    Published: Sun, Jan 26 at 8:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Demoted for playoffs

    Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hooker operated as the backup to Jared Goff for the entire season, though he'll serve as the emergency quarterback in the Lions' playoff opener. Teddy Bridgewater has taken over as second on the depth chart.

    Published: Sat, Jan 18 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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 the Tennessee product 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…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: Hooker drew the start, with neither Jared Goff nor Nate Sudfeld in action. Hooker 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.

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should start Saturday

    Head coach Dan Campbell stated Tuesday that he'd like Hooker to start Saturday against the Steelers, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Tue, Aug 20 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: Hooker has overcome the concussion he suffered Aug. 8 and was able to play the entire second half Saturday after Nate Sudfeld handled the first. 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. The two quarterbacks had comparable overall performances Saturday, but Hooker's 80.0 percent completion rate was markedly more efficient than…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending toward playing Saturday

    Lions head 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 reports.

    Analysis: 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 contest. The 2023 third-round pick, who didn't log any game reps as a rookie, completed five of nine 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 be in the lead for the backup spot behind Jared…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No game reps as rookie

    Hooker did not appear in a game during the 2023 season.

    Analysis: Drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Hooker had a slow start to his professional career while rebounding from a torn ACL from November 2022, when he was a Heisman Trophy candidate at Tennessee. While he did not appear in a game as a rookie, Hooker did serve as the emergency No. 3 quarterback for the final three regular-season games and each of Detroit's playoff contests. With Teddy Bridgewater set to retire this offseason, the path is wide open for Hooker to open the 2024 campaign…read more

    Published: Sun, Feb 11 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Emergency QB for NFC Championship

    Hooker (mouth) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers but will serve as the emergency third quarterback, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hooker was added to the Lions' injury report Friday after not participating in practice due to a tooth issue. Like he's done since he was cleared for his first action as a pro Week 16, Hooker is available Sunday if both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater leave the game and cannot return.

    Published: Sun, Jan 28 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Hooker (mouth) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: The rookie out of Tennessee was a late addition to Detroit's injury report, as he popped up as a non-participant in Friday's practice due to a tooth issue. This injury puts Hooker's status for Sunday's NFC Championship Game in jeopardy, but even if he's able to suit up, he'd be in line to serve as the Lions' third-string quarterback behind Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater.

    Published: Fri, Jan 26 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: Hooker will only see the field if both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater sustain injuries. He has not played in any game this season.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive for Saturday night

    Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Hooked was activated from the NFI list ahead of Week 16 but will be inactive for the second straight week. He's only available as the emergency third quarterback behind Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater.

    Published: Sat, Dec 30 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Serving as No. 3 QB

    Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    Analysis: The rookie quarterback out of Tennessee was activated from the Lions' reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, but it still seems as if he's behind both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater on the team's depth chart. Hooker will serve as Detroit's emergency option at QB in Week 16.

    Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will be available at Minnesota

    The Lions activated Hooker (knee) from their reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.

    Analysis: Hooker has spent the entire season up to this point on Detroit's reserve/NFI list, but it now looks like he'll finally be available in Week 16. As long as one of Jared Goff or Teddy Bridgewater is available, Hooker still isn't likely to see the field this year.

    Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Saturday

    Hooker (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: The third-string quarterback remains on the reserve/non-football injury list despite being listed as a full participant in practice on eight straight injury reports. Since the Lions designated Hooker to return Nov. 29, he would have to be added to the 53-man roster in Week 16 in order to play this season.

    Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains out

    Hooker (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Hooker is still on Detroit's reserve/non-football injury list, and he'll remain out through Week 14. Once the 2023 third-round pick returns to the field, he could challenge Teddy Bridgewater for the Lions' backup quarterback role.

    Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't suit up Week 13

    Hooker (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hooker remains on the reserve/non-football injury list even though he was able to log a full practice session both Thursday and Friday. The 2023 third-round pick tore his ACL in late November of 2022, and once he's ready to return to the field, he could challenge Teddy Bridgewater for Detroit's No. 2 quarterback spot.

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Manages full practice Thursday

    Hooker (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: For the first time in his young NFL career, Hooker finally appears to be near full strength ahead of Week 13. Jared Goff seems to have the starting role under firm control despite cooling off after last season, and Teddy Bridgewater profiles as a capable backup, so it would still be surprising to see Hooker check in at any point this year except possibly to put a bow on a blowout.

    Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to practice

    Detroit designated Hooker (knee) to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: The rookie quarterback is now eligible to practice, with the Lions having a 21-day window to place him on the active roster before he defaults back to the NFI list for the remainder of the season. Hooker suffered an ACL tear last November during his final collegiate season at Tennessee, which resulted in him dropping out of the first-round discussion before the Lions selected him early in the third round at No. 68 overall. He isn't likely to play this season given that Jared Goff and Teddy…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially starting on NFI list

    The Lions placed Hooker (knee) on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.

    Analysis: Hooker will miss at least the first four games of the season as he continues to recover from a torn left ACL. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has already said the team views the 2023 season as a "redshirt year" for the rookie third-round pick, so Detroit may not have serious plans for him to play much, if at all, until 2024 at the earliest. Teddy Bridgewater remains the top backup to Jared Goff, with Adrian Martinez in place as the No. 3 quarterback.

    Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 1:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on NFI list

    The Lions are placing Hooker (knee) on the active/non-football injury list to start training camp, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: This is expected given that coach Dan Campbell said he views 2023 as a "redshirt year" for the rookie third-round pick. At this point, it's unclear if Hooker will come off the NFI list and begin practicing with teammates at some point this summer or stay on the list into the regular season and be ineligible for the first four games. Either way, he's not expected to play much (if at all) as a 25-year-old rookie, after suffering an ACL tear last November. The injury ended his two-season run at…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 20 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed for redshirt year

    Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast that he doesn't anticipate Hooker (knee) playing during his rookie season. "Really, this is a redshirt year for him," Campbell said. "He's got to get this leg right first and then he'll learn under Jared [Goff], and then let's see what happens. If he can eventually become your two or maybe down the road, later on, it's more than that, but it's going to be a long time."

    Analysis: The main question within the Lions quarterback room regards the future of Goff, whose release after the upcoming season would only cost Detroit $5 million in dead money. After that comes Hooker's acclimation to the NFL, as the Tennessee product who tore the ACL in his left knee last November remains without a clear timeline to resume full activities. Should Hooker miss most or all of the offseason, it seems unrealistic to think he could give the Lions much of a reason to move off of Goff in…read more

    Published: Wed, May 10 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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