NFL football practice is being observed by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.
In order to bolster their roster in a position where Hendon Hooker’s recent concussion hurt, the Detroit Lions signed quarterback Jake Fromm.
“We thought he would be able to pick up the offense fairly quickly, enough to be able to go out and help us if necessary,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated on Monday evening.
With just Jared Goff and Nate Sudfeld available to take snaps, Detroit did not want to go to Kansas City on Saturday night for a preseason game.
Fromm, who is 26 years old, had a 0-2 record in 2021 while starting for the New York Giants.
Three months ago, Washington dismissed the former Georgia standout, who was selected by Buffalo in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Campbell stated, “We needed someone we felt could work in the pocket, and he was fortunately available.” “We’ll see where it goes; he looked pretty good after his workout on Monday.”
Dan Campbell, NFL After a knee injury halted his college career, Hooker returned for his second NFL season, and the Lions were hopeful he would pick up crucial experience.
He had four carries for 34 yards, including a 16-yard run, and was 5 of 9 for 36 yards.
Knowing that Hooker would probably not play as a rookie, Detroit selected him in the third round of last year’s draft with the hopes that he would become a trustworthy backup.
The reigning NFC North winners, who hope to make history by winning the Super Bowl, awarded Goff a $212 million, four-year contract extension in May.
The team will open the regular season at home on September 8 against the Los Angeles Rams.