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Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker works out for NFC team after getting released by the Carolina Panthers

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker is still looking for a new home in the NFL after getting released by the Carolina Panthers earlier this month.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 18

Seahawks Worked Out Eight Players

Per the wire, the Seahawks worked out eight players on Tuesday, including QB Hendon Hooker. The following is a full list of players who worked out with

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker's NFL career takes a hit that it may not recover from

Time may be running out on former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker's NFL career. Hooker, a Greensboro, NC native who will turn 28 in January, was released by the Detroit Lions before the start of the 2025 season.

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NFL News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Former Detroit Lions QB Cut By Panthers; NFL Career In Jeopardy

The NFL journey for former Detroit Lions third round pick Hendon Hooker has taken another challenging turn, as the Carolina Panthers have released the quarterback from their practice squad.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Panthers Add Three, Cut Three From Practice Squad, Including QB Hendon Hooker

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed OL Ja’Tyre Carter, RB DeeJay Dallas and S Israel Mukuamu to the practice squad. To make room, the Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Carolina Panthers announce 2 roster moves going into Buffalo Bills matchup

The Carolina Panthers are going to be a bit shorthanded at the game's most important position for tomorrow's matchup with the visiting Buffalo Bills. Starter Bryce Young suffered what was reported to be a high ankle sprain in last week's ugly win over the New York Jets.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Panthers Elevate QB Hendon Hooker & OLB Boogie Basham

The Panthers announced on Saturday that they are elevating QB Hendon Hooker as their backup for Week 8, as well as elevating OLB Boogie Basham. Hooker, 27, opted to transfer to Tennessee after spending the first three years of his career at Virginia Tech.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Former Vols QB Hendon Hooker's situation with the Carolina Panthers just became very murky

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker is having a hard time finding playing time in the NFL. Hooker, a third round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, has attempted just nine regular season passes since entering the league a couple of years ago.

What Hendon Hooker Said About Nico Iamaleava Following Penn State vs UCLA

The Tennessee Volunteers were off on Saturday, so by nature fans attracted to other games, including a game that showcased a former Tennessee football quarterback.

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Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker reacts to Nico Iamaleava leading UCLA to an upset win over Penn State

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava earned his first win as the UCLA Bruins' starting quarterback this week. Iamaleava led UCLA to a 42-37 upset win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday in Pasadena.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker weighs in on Vols DB Boo Carter after UT's win against UAB

Tennessee Vols defensive back Boo Carter had a shaky start in UT's 56-24 win against UAB -- the Chattanooga native muffed a punt that UAB recovered -- but he righted the ship and ended up having a terrific game.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 4

'I'd ask Joe Milton and Hendon Hooker, they know the truth' - Connor Stalions speaks on rumor he gave Vols' signs to South Carolina

Disgraced former Michigan Wolverines staff Connor Stalions spoke out this week about the theory that he shared the Tennessee Vols' signs with the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2022.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 2

Hendon Hooker looking to develop with Panthers after Lions release

After being released by the Detroit Lions last Monday, former Detroit Lions backup quarterback Hendon Hooker has found a new home with the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker already has a new number with the Carolina Panthers after first getting issued No. 16

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker has already had a number switch with the Carolina Panthers. Hooker, who was signed to the Panthers' practice squad after getting released by the Detroit Lions in late August, was issued No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 31

New Carolina Panthers QB Hendon Hooker comments on relationship with Bryce Young

They were both part of the NFL draft class of 2023. The Carolina Panthers used the first overall pick that year on University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Hendon Hooker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

The Buccaneers elected to keep veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater on their active roster instead of former second-round QB Kyle Trask. Tampa Bay HC Todd Bowles

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Hendon Hooker gets second chance with Panthers

Hendon Hooker‘s second chance will come with Carolina. The Panthers are bringing in the recently cut Lions quarterback, adding him to their practice squad.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Hendon Hooker’s Time In Detroit Comes To An End

When Hendon Hooker was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2023 draft, the Detroit Lions saw him as their future quarterback-in-waiting. The former SEC Offensive Player of the Year was still recovering from a devastating ACL tear, and it was understood he couldn’t be an immediate contributor.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / August 25

Lions to waive 2023 third-round QB Hendon Hooker

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.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

Lions end Hendon Hooker experiment

Technically given three offseasons to take flight, the Lions’ Hendon Hooker is experiment is over.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 24

What Went Wrong With Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker?

The Detroit Lions have a difficult decision to make regarding their quarterback room. Veteran Kyle Allen has seemingly won the battle for the backup quarterback spot based on performance in the preseason, as he's vastly outplayed 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 24

Dan Campbell has brutally honest comments about Lions QB

The Lions rested most of their starters in their 26-7 preseason finale loss on Saturday, which gave their reserve players one last chance to audition for a spot on the 53-man roster.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 5

Lions get called out (again) for how they've handled Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions knew what they were getting into when they took quarterback Hendon Hooker 68th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was coming off a torn ACL late in his final college season at Tennessee, and he was already 25 years old due to playing six years of college football in the COVID-19 era.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 4