Former Dudley High School star and Greensboro native quarterback Hendon Hooker was released by the Detroit Lions on Monday. Earlier in the week, Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggested that Hooker may “need a change of scenery,

Former third-round pick Hendon Hooker is now looking for a new team after failing to secure the backup role behind Jared Goff in Detroit.

The Detroit Lions made an anticipated yet notable move on Monday, as the club waived former third-round pick quarterback Hendon Hooker, according to NFL Media . Kyle Allen has officially won the Lions' backup quarterback battle.