Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker's first two seasons in the NFL haven't gone like the former Tennessee Vols standout was likely expecting. Hooker, who was limited as a rookie in 2023 after tearing his ACL near the end of his final season at Tennessee,

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.

Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.

The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Hendon Hooker is still the Detroit Lions' No. 2 quarterback. For now, at least. Hooker is active as the backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for the Lions' game tonight ...

The Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater to their 53-man roster late in the regular season because they liked the idea of having a quarterback with his experience on hand during the playoffs.

The Detroit Lions may need to make a decision on their future with quarterback Jared Goff after an early playoff exit.

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The Lions have made Hendon Hooker inactive as the emergency third quarterback against the Commanders, which means veteran Teddy Bridgewater will serve as the backup to Jared Goff tonight.

The Washington Commanders face the Detroit Lions in the second round of playoffs, as the team looks to build on its strong postseason momentum.

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.