The Detroit Lions have made the final cuts to build their 53-man roster before the start of the 2024 regular season. The Lions were one win away from playing in the Super Bowl last season after losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Detroit let go of some well-known players this week, including their veteran quarterback.
The Lions have released veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld from the team, even though he spent most of the preseason as the backup to quarterback Jared Goff. The team announced that instead, Hendon Hooker will be the backup quarterback this season.
Source: The #Lions are releasing QB Nate Sudfeld, who has spent plenty of time as No. 2 QB. Now, it appears it’s Hendon Hooker who has won the job.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2024
Sudfeld has impressed plenty in practice (without a ton of game reps) and will find his way into a practice squad, at the least.
Sudfeld took the most reps this offseason and impressed the coaches with what he brought to the table. He sat out of the final preseason game, which many believed was the case because Detroit wanted to keep him healthy and that he was a lock to make the 53-man roster. However, in a shocking turn of events, the team decided to let him go.
Lions Fans React
Detroit fans had mixed reactions to Sudfeld’s release, with some saying they would rather have Hooker, and some saying that Sudfeld deserves to have a spot on the roster. Here are some of the reactions to the release on social media:
Definitely a backup in the league..
— The Bro Dad (@The_BroDad) August 27, 2024
Sudfeld's talent has been noted even with his limited on-field appearances.
— Rahil (@raahiillsays) August 27, 2024
Let’s go! Hooker will be a star
— Rads (@Knicksin41) August 27, 2024
He has not impressed bruh that’s why he’s getting released
— JamoSZN (@thesheeptrades) August 27, 2024
Nate Sudfeld Career
The veteran quarterback has been in the league since 2017, starting his career with the Philadelphia Eagles before making the move to Detroit. Over the course of his entire career, Sudfeld has only amounted to 188 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. While he hasn’t found his stride in the NFL yet, he will likely be a backup option for the rest of his career.
Do you think another team will pick up Sudfeld before the start of the regular season, or will he remain a free agent?
