Pride Of Detroit Jun 7, 2023
Lions rookie QB Hendon Hooker throwing routes for 1st time since injury
Photo by Michael Owens/ Detroit Lions third-round rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker took a big step in his rehab from a torn ACL by throwing on air for the first time. After the Detroit Lions cleared the field following Tuesday’s opening pracitce of mandatory minicamp, a significant milestone was being made. Rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker, the team’s third-round pick, took the field and started throwing passes to teammates running routes. It’s a significant step in Hooker’s rehabilitation from a torn ACL suffered in November. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free...
Detroit Free Press Jun 6, 2023
Detroit Lions observations: Hendon Hooker takes next step in rehab, updates return timeline
Rookie TE Sam LaPorta figures to be a big part of the Detroit Lions' passing game this fall after another strong day at mandatory minicamp.
Detroit Free Press Jun 6, 2023
Detroit Lions comfortable with backup QB spot, even with Hendon Hooker injury
Teddy Bridgewater remains a free agent, but the Lions appear content to roll with Nate Sudfeld as Jared Goff's backup if Hendon Hooker redshirts.
Pride Of Detroit May 29, 2023
Pros, cons to the Lions keeping 2 vs. 3 QBs on the 53-man roster
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The health of rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker gives the Detroit Lions some interesting options when it comes to roster construction, especially with the new emergency QB rule. Hendon Hooker’s health is going to be a storyline to follow all year for the Detroit Lions and their fans. The quarterback is currently recovering from an ACL injury suffered last November, and while many are projecting him to be close to full health by the regular season, how quickly he is up to speed and ready to contribute is debatable. In this...
SideLion Report May 20, 2023
Will Hendon Hooker push Jared Goff for the starting job in 2024?
He won’t be doing so this year, but will Hendon Hooker push Jared Goff to be the Detroit Lions starting quarterback in 2024? When the Detroit Lions took Hendon Hooker in the third round of the draft, it was with an obvious eye beyond 2023. The rookie signal caller is working his way back from […] Will Hendon Hooker push Jared Goff for the starting job in 2024? - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Detroit Free Press May 19, 2023
Detroit Lions' Hendon Hooker sounds like he's already in a QB competition, and that's great
Detroit Lions rookie Hendon Hooker is a rookie coming off an ACL injury, but he already sounds and acts like he's in a QB competition with Jared Goff.
