The Tennessee Titans believe they have found their franchise quarterback after making Cam Ward the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. While Ward is still proving himself after leading his team to a 3-14 record last season, the soon-to-be 24-year-old now has a new coach showing him the way. The Titans also have a new QB who could develop into something special.
According to ESPN's NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Titans signed local legend Hendon Hooker to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Hooker, now 28, spent parts of last season with the Panthers and Jets but did not see the field.
The 68th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has struggled to find his footing in the pros. Hooker spent the first two years of his career with the Lions, but was surprisingly released before the start of his third season. Third-round picks rarely make the cut after just two seasons, but clearly Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell had seen enough.
Hooker has appeared in only three games, completing 6 of 9 passes for 62 yards. Now, the former Tennessee Volunteers QB gets a chance to move forward as a member of the Titans. The Titans also have free agent signees Mitchell Trubisky and Will Lewis as backups to Ward. Unless Lewis is traded, it will be difficult for Hooker to make a roster spot at Tennessee, but it's better than not having a spot on an active NFL roster.
RELATED: Tennessee Titans could lean toward Jeremiah Love at 4
