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Why is Hendon Hooker inactive? Lions quarterback to serve as emergency QB

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.

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Lions' Hendon Hooker: Demoted for playoffs

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.

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Hendon Hooker highlight the Lions inactive players vs Commanders

The long-anticipated changing of the guard at backup quarterback is now official for the Lions. Veteran Teddy Bridgewater is the new No. 2 QB for Detroit as the playoff games begin. Bridgewater had been the emergency-only No.

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Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker's future in the NFL suddenly doesn't look very promising

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker's first two seasons in the NFL haven't gone like the former Tennessee Vols standout ...

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Lions QB Jared Goff Assigns Blame for Playoff Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is saying who he believes is responsible for the team's loss to the Washington ...

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Who is the Lions' backup quarterback? Detroit's 2025 QB depth chart behind Jared Goff

Hendon Hooker ended the season as Detroit's backup quarterback behind Goff. Hooker, 27, was drafted by Detroit in the third ...

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Who is Jared Goff's backup? What to know about Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater

Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and ...

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Detroit Lions make change at backup quarterback as they open postseason

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

Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Commanders

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

Lions' Jared Goff: Getting checked for concussion

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 ...

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Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers inactives: Hendon Hooker still the No. 2 QB

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 ...

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Teddy Bridgewater is active as the Lions’ No. 2 quarterback

The Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater to their 53-man roster late in the regular season because they liked the idea of having a ...

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Detroit Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Washington Commanders

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

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