The Detroit Lions are waiving quarterback Hendon Hooker entering Tuesday's cutdown deadline (4 p.m.), according to multiple reports on Monday.

Hooker, a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft , now will hit the waiver wire, where all 31 other teams across the league will have a chance to claim him. If Hooker goes unclaimed, he will be able to join the Lions' practice squad.

After struggling to show progression in four preseason games, Hooker's status was at the forefront of the decisions to be made by general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell.

Hooker went 6-for-11 passing for 70 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception in Saturday's 26-7 loss to the Houston Texans at Ford Field .

Over all four preseason games, he went 22-for-40 passing for 187 yards, three interceptions

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