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Hendon Hooker steps up in camp

Lions observations: It's Hendon Hooker's move in camp battle for backup QB job

Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen have alternated days working with the second-team offense through two days of Detroit Lions training camp.

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Crucial offseason work preps Hendon Hooker for Lions’ backup QB competition

Late last season, the Lions brought in a previously-retired Teddy Bridgewater to serve as backup to quarterback Jared Goff for the playoff push and added journeyman Kyle Allen in free agency to compete for the No. 2 job for the coming season. Hooker’s no stranger to competition.

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Dan Campbell: Lions want backup QB Hendon Hooker to "take the next step"

The Lions drafted quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round in 2023, but through two NFL seasons Hooker has played only in garbage time, and late last season the Lions brought in veteran Teddy Bridgewater and put him ahead of Hooker on the depth chart to back up Jared Goff.

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Lions Deal Bad News to Former 3rd Round QB as Training Camp Opens

The Detroit Lions knocked former third-round pick Hendon Hooker to third on the quarterback depth chart as training camp ...

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5 Detroit Lions to Watch Ahead of July 31 Preseason Opener vs. Chargers

The Detroit Lions opened training camp this past weekend ahead of their July 31, 2025 preseason opener amid a frenzy of ...

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Lions QB is quietly turning into a perfect trade chip at training camp

The Detroit Lions are all-in on trying to win Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. They're facing immense pressure entering the upcoming NFL campaign, much of it self-inflicted, ...

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Detroit Lions’ urgency to reach first Super Bowl might match fans’ growing angst

The Lions are doubling down on the urgency they have during a "small, small" window to reach the Super Bowl, while fans' ...

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POLL: Is playing Tate Ratledge at center the right decision for the Lions?

On Tuesday, coach Dan Campbell talked about the significant decision to play Ratledge, their second-round pick, at ...

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provides injury updates on key reserves

Two Detroit Lions backups, defensive tackle Roy Lopez and running back Sione Vaki, are expected to be out for a few days, ...

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Former Lions QB Suspended For Alleged Benefits Violations

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is facing a punishment in his role as the head coach at Miami Northwestern ...

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New Lions Addition Won't End Up Playing a Snap for Detroit

Allen signed a one-year, $1.27 million deal. The Lions can save around $1 million by cutting him before Week 1. If Hooker ...

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