The Detroit Lions made an anticipated yet notable move on Monday, as the club waived former third-round pick quarterback Hendon Hooker , according to NFL Media . Kyle Allen has officially won the Lions' backup quarterback battle.

Hooker departs Detroit after suiting up in just three regular-season games over two years. He completed 6 of 9 passes for 62 yards. The writing has been on the wall for Hooker for months now. Not only did the Lions recruit Teddy Bridgewater out of retirement to serve behind Jared Goff for a potential playoff run last year, but Detroit also signed Allen to compete with Hooker this offseason. It was Allen who clearly looked like the better quarterback through the preseason.

In four exhibition games, Hooker completed 22 of 40 passes for 187 yards, zero

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