Overview
- Campbell said he would trust Kyle Allen as the No. 2 quarterback after preseason play, citing Allen’s stronger performances.
- Hendon Hooker’s preseason has featured limited production and ball-security issues, with 16-of-29 passing for 117 yards, two interceptions and two lost fumbles.
- Allen has emerged as the more reliable backup, completing 30 of 39 passes for 335 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions across exhibitions.
- Campbell noted that keeping a third quarterback would cost depth elsewhere on the 53-man roster, a priority for a contending team.
- Multiple outlets have framed Hooker as a cut or trade candidate ahead of the deadline, with proposed returns limited to late-round or conditional picks and no move finalized yet.