Detroit Lions: Hendon Hooker Gets Concussion Against New York Giants in Preseason Game
Hendon Hooker, quarterback for the Detroit Lions, made his football game debut after playing for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2022. While he was with Tennessee, he tore his ACL. In the second half of the Lions’ game against the New York Giants, Hooker played, but Detroit was defeated 14-3 by New York. Here, the score is not important. The fact that he finally witnessed actual game action is what counts, even though Hooker sustained a concussion during the match. Head coach of the Detroit Lions Dan Campbell said to Kevin Parta of NFL.com: Indeed, he sustained a concussion; as a result, he is clearly following protocol and will be assessed. I have no idea how long it will last. That must have been his bell ringing, as far as I’m aware. Of course, we would have
13 of 24 passes from Sudfeld were completed for 96 yards and one interception. He had a poor performance against the Giants, and the Lions fan base preferred Hooker to Sudfeld. There are two more preseason games scheduled for the Detroit Lions prior to the 2024 season commencing. Tennessee native Hendon Hooker was selected 68th overall in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. They need a solid backup for Jared Goff, so it would be a fantastic narrative if he were to make the 53-man roster.