Mike Payton talks about the possibility of the Detroit Lions trading backup QB Hendon Hooker away to the New Orleans Saints ...

The Detroit Lions have an open competition for the backup quarterback position. Hendon Hooker, the incumbent backup, will have to compete with newly signed Kyle Allen. PALM BEACH, Fla.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Hendon Hooker is entering a pivotal offseason for the Detroit Lions. The former third-round pick missed most of his rookie season while recovering from an ACL injury ...

Jared Goff is the entrenched franchise quarterback Hendon Hooker will have to fend off Allen to regain his QB2 role this offseason and in training camp. “I mean, look, it’s just competition ...

Hendon Hooker does not have a significant amount of playing time during the regular season, but could be a young, inexpensive player a new coach wants to mold while building up other parts of the ...

Lions GM Brad Holmes revealed the team signed QB Kyle Allen to challenge QB Hendon Hooker for the backup quarterback position, via Eric Woodyard. “Still got high hopes for him but nobody’s ...

Brad Holmes says adding QB Kyle Allen is comp for Hendon Hooker to win the QB2 spot. They didn't feel he was ready for playoffs. "Still got high hopes for him but nobody's gonna be given a job ...

Speaking at the NFL's annual spring meeting, Holmes insisted he has not lost confidence in Hendon Hooker as Goff's primary backup but acknowledged he wants to see more from Hooker at quarterback.