Saturday night was not the best night of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's career. It just wasn't. Four interceptions and a fumble in a really bad Divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders.
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.
The Detroit Lions may need to make a decision on their future with quarterback Jared Goff after an early playoff exit.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is saying who he believes is responsible for the team's loss to 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 ...
Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.
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 offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a candidate for the head-coach opening of the Las Vegas Raiders, and momentum has been building that he could end up there. If that's the case, one Raiders insider believes the team will have interest in one of the Lions' quarterbacks.
Goff is under evaluation for a concussion during Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders. After committing his second turnover of the contest in the second quarter, Goff took a big hit on Quan Martin's interception return for a touchdown and made his way slowly to the sideline.
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 against the San Francisco 49ers, while the newly re-signed ...
Bridgewater is starting quarterback Jared Goff’s backup for the Lions' playoff game Saturday against the Washington Commanders, with third-stringer Hendon Hooker as the emergency option.
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, Pat O'Connor, Giovanni Manu, Colby Sorsdal, Brodric Martin, Hendon Hooker and Mitchell Agude.