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Why is Hendon Hooker inactive? Lions quarterback to serve as emergency QB
When the Detroit Lions released their list of inactives ahead of the playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night, quarterback Hendon Hooker was on the list. Here's why the Lions opted to go in a different direction for their backup quarterback behind Jared Goff.
Lions will have new backup QB vs. Washington: Here’s the inactive list
The Lions will have a new backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for their playoff game vs. Washington. Hendon Hooker was listed as inactive as the emergency third quarterback against the Commanders, which means veteran Teddy Bridgewater, who came out of retirement just a few weeks ago to sign with the Lions, will backup Goff.
Lions' Hendon Hooker: Demoted for playoffs
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 Bridgwater has taken over as second on the depth chart. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.
Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers inactives: Hendon Hooker still the No. 2 QB
Hendon Hooker is active as the Detroit Lions backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for the game tonight against the San Francisco 49ers.
Hendon Hooker highlight the Lions inactive players vs Commanders
The long-anticipated changing of the guard at backup quarterback is now official for the Lions. Veteran Teddy Bridgewater is the new No. 2 QB for Detroit as the playoff games begin. Bridgewater had been the emergency-only No.
Detroit Lions Hendon Hooker Inactive Against Commanders
The Detroit Lions officially announced their list of inactive players for Saturday's game against the Washington Commanders. Among the players whom the Lions deemed inactive for Sunday's game are Kevin Zeitler,
Who is Jared Goff's backup? What to know about Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and ...
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Who is the Lions' backup quarterback? Detroit's 2025 QB depth chart behind Jared Goff
Jared Goff is now in his fourth season with the Lions, and he now has his best shot at a Super Bowl title since 2018. It's ...
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Detroit Lions make change at backup quarterback as they open postseason
Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.
Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Commanders
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders.
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Could Hendon Hooker follow Ben Johnson if Lions coach is hired by AFC team?
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a candidate for the head-coach opening of the Las Vegas Raiders, and ...
LIVE BLOG: Follow Lions' Divisional Round Game Against Commanders
The Detroit Lions are set to take on the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. After a first-round bye, the Lions will take on a Commanders team led by rookie quarterback ...
Teddy Bridgewater is active as Lions No. 2 quarterback
The Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater to their 53-man roster late in the regular season because they liked the idea of having a ...