The Lions have waived quarterback Hendon Hooker, a source confirmed to ESPN. Following Saturday's home loss in the preseason finale against Houston, head coach Dan Campbell suggested that Hooker could potentially benefit from a different setting.

As the Lions are making their roster cuts, they've decided to release Hendon Hooker after Kyle Allen impressed during the preseason.

The Lions' unofficial depth chart still shows Hendon Hooker as the backup to Jared Goff, even though it has become increasingly obvious that Hooker is not long for Detroit.