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Dan Campbell Confirms Kyle Allen as Lions’ No. 2 QB, Puts Hendon Hooker’s Roster Spot in Doubt

Campbell’s public doubts about Hendon Hooker’s development put his 53-man roster status at risk before Tuesday’s cut deadline.

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Overview

  • After the preseason finale, Campbell said veteran Kyle Allen won the backup job behind Jared Goff.
  • Hooker finished the preseason 22-of-40 for 187 yards with three interceptions, two fumbles and no touchdowns, and Detroit failed to score a touchdown with him at quarterback.
  • Pro Football Focus gave Hooker multiple sub-50 game grades, while Allen posted three straight offensive grades above 83 and went 26-of-30 for 310 yards and five touchdowns over the last three weeks.
  • Campbell raised the possibility that Hooker may need a change of scenery and said the decision will weigh depth needs at other positions, with options including a cut, a trade or a practice-squad move.
  • Hooker said he has improved and "made a strong stance" as he faces uncertainty, a turn for the 2023 third-round pick who missed his rookie season rehabbing an ACL and has had limited regular-season work behind the durable Goff.