Dan Campbell said QB Hendon Hooker suffered a concussion
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) August 9, 2024
UPDATE: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that quarterback Hendon Hooker suffered a concussion during the preseason opener against the New York Giants and is now in the protocol.
"I know he got his bell rung. That's what that was," Campbell said of Hooker.
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The Detroit Lions got their first look at second-year quarterback Hendon Hooker in live game action in the preseason opener on Thursday night against the New York Giants, but it looks like his night will end early due to a possible injury.
It isn't clear exactly what he's dealing with, but Hooker was spotted in the blue tent before leaving and going to the locker room. Concussion tests are done in there, but so are other medical evaluations.
Unfortunately, the Lions don't give in-game injury updates during the preseason, so we'll have to wait for news on him. Head coach Dan Campbell will likely give an update on the young quarterback after the game.
Hendon Hooker has just come out of the blue medical tent on the sideline and is heading toward the locker room
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 9, 2024
It's possible Hooker got injured on this run in the third quarter when he trucked a defender on an impressive 16-yard gain for a first down. If so, Hooker played on before ultimately exiting the game.
Hooker showing off the wheels and 💪 #DETvsNYG | 📺 Lions TV Network pic.twitter.com/o2awO9tvvS
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 9, 2024
With Hooker out, Nate Sudfeld has re-entered the game.
Hooker had a solid performance in his debut, completing 5-of-9 passes for 36 yards while adding four carries for 34 yards. He looked decisive and poised in the pocket. We can only hope his injury isn't serious.
