Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker's first two seasons in the NFL haven't gone like the former Tennessee Vols standout was likely expecting. Hooker, who was limited as a rookie in 2023 after tearing his ACL near the end of his final season at Tennessee,

When the Detroit Lions released their list of inactives ahead of the playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night, quarterback Hendon Hooker was on the list. Here's why the Lions opted to go in a different direction for their backup quarterback behind Jared Goff.

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker likely isn't going to be a starter anytime soon unless he's traded by the Detroit Lions. Hooker, who was selected by the Lions in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft,

Hooker operated as the backup to Jared Goff for the entire season, though he'll serve as the emergency quarterback in the Lions' playoff opener. Teddy Bridgwater has taken over as second on the depth chart. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

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Bridgewater had been the emergency-only No. 3 QB, inactive on game days ever since re-signing with the Lions late in the year. That status has now changed. Bridgewater is active for Saturday night’s divisional round matchup against the Washington Commanders. Rookie Hendon Hooker is inactive and the designated third QB for this one.

Jared Goff is now in his fourth season with the Lions, and he now has his best shot at a Super Bowl title since 2018. It's been nearly four years since the Rams and Lions swapped quarterbacks, with Matthew Stafford being sent to Los Angeles and Goff to Detroit.

The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders have dropped their inactives ahead of the divisional round matchup on Saturday night. Here's a look at which players are inactive for both teams.

Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.