Former third-round pick Hendon Hooker is headed for waivers after two seasons with the Detroit Lions, Fox Sports reported Monday.

The 2023 draft pick was competing in preseason for the backup quarterback spot with Kyle Allen, who has 19 career starts with five previous NFL teams since entering the league in 2018.

Hooker led the Lions with 138 rushing yards in the preseason. He was sacked six times, completing 29 of 44 attempts for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Hooker, 27, spent part of his rookie season in 2023 recovering from a torn ACL suffered during his college career at Tennessee. He played in three games in 2024, completing 6 of 9 passes.

He could still be traded if the Lions are approached by an interested team before making the waiver transaction official.

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