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Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman gun for confidence-boosting records at Prefontaine Classic

Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman.

Lovebirds Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have records to attempt at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond in Eugene.

Track couple Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman will gun to etch their names in the history books when they line up in their respective events at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene on July 5.

The romantic pair who are part of the headliners for the 50th anniversary of the Prefontaine Classic will compete in the main 100m events, in which victories for them will put their names among the greats in the meet’s history.

Track power couple Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman

Richardson is confirmed to run in arguably the deepest 100m field in Diamond League history, facing familiar rivals: Olympic champion Julien Alfred and bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who both have the top two fastest times in the world this year.

Olympic medallists Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred and Sha’Carri Richardson set for Paris rematch at Prefontaine Classic

Also in the stacked lineup are the Jamaican duo of Tina and Tia Clayton, both in the best career shape of their lives, as well as in-form sprint sensation Favour Ofili.

Who claims the bragging rights? Julien Alfred faces USA’s and Jamaica’s fastest in ‘deepest’ Diamond League 100m race

A win for Richardson will see her become the first American woman to win back-to-back Pre Classic 100m titles since Torri Edwards (2006-2008).

Meanwhile, Coleman will be aiming to become the second man to three-peat in the Pre Classic 100m, after Justin Gatlin (2012-2014).

The former world champion is having a torrid season with failed attempts at winning any of his races this season or going under the sub-10s mark.

This time in Eugene, Coleman will face a strong field spotlighted by world leader Kishane Thompson, back-to-form American rival Trayvon Bromell, and South African rising star Bayanda Walaza.

Kishane Thompson vs Trayvon Bromell: World’s fastest men in 2025 set for epic 100m showdown at Prefontaine Classic

Victories for Richardson and Coleman will greatly build their confidence for the rest of the season, especially ahead of the US Championships this month and the World Championships in Tokyo in September.

July 2, 2025

What Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie predicts Ipswich Town and Kieran McKenna will do with Conor Chaplin this summer

Ipswich Town are under threat of losing a lot of their top attacking talent this summer as they prepare for life back in the Championship.

Not all of Kieran McKenna’s side showed themselves to be up to the Premier League standard, which is why they ultimately got relegated, but there were some, particularly in forward areas, who looked like they could hold their own.

One of those players, Liam Delap, has already left Portman Road, and Omari Hutchinson, Ipswich’s star winger, is now being linked with a return to the top flight.

Omari Hutchinson (left) & Graham Potter (right) – Portman Road background

In the midst of all this, Conor Chaplin, a man who has established himself as a legend of the Tractor Boys over the last few seasons, being present in the promotions that took the club from League One to the top flight, is in the final year of his deal.

Ipswich are a smart club and will understand the potential need to try and cash in on Chaplin if they aren’t thinking of renewing the 28-year-old’s deal and don’t want him to leave as a free agent. They have two windows to sell him, including this one, if that’s the avenue they want to go down.

Ipswich urged to press pause on sudden Conor Chaplin decision by Lee Hendrie

The attacking midfielder’s immediate future with Town will come down to how many goalscoring options they offload this summer, according to Lee Hendrie. But he ultimately feels like they will pull the plug on Chaplin this summer.

“These are the sort of players that I think when they’ve sort of been in and around the Premier League, you do think that sometimes they think that they can go and jump back into that,” the Sky Sports pundit exclusively told Football League World.

“I think that the big question is that, yes, for the year left on his contract, is it going to be one of them where they should offload? Should they look at something different? Should they sell him? And that’s probably what Ipswich will end up doing.

Conor Chaplin of Ipswich Town

“I think the way they’re going, but then you look at the flipside of that and they’ve got a hell of a lot of players that have been linked away from the football club.

“So I will probably put that down to whether they actually do sell these, their top players and whether they have to keep a Conor Chaplin, who we know can certainly cause lots of teams problems in the Championship.

“I think it’s a tough one. I think it’ll be all about who goes, what players go. That will probably give them an idea whether they are to offload with the year left on his contract.”

Conor Chaplin’s Ipswich Town tenure may be coming to an end

The last time we saw Chaplin in the second tier, he proved just how strong an attacking threat he can be for a player of his position. He directly contributed to 21 goals in Ipswich’s automatic promotion-winning 2023/24 campaign.

Conor Chaplin’s 23/24 Championship stats

Appearances

44

Starts

42

Goals

13

Expected goals (xG)

11.97

Assists

8

Big chances created

Unfortunately for him, last season proved to be a step too far, both in skill and physicality. Chaplin struggled to stay fit and only featured in 22 Premier League fixtures, including only 10 starts.

He isn’t up there in years just yet, but he is nearing 30. With Ipswich looking at attacking options like Marc Guiu, although not a direct challenge to Chaplin’s position, it may be a marker that they are looking to refresh the squad a bit following the relegation.

July 2, 2025

Kishane Thompson vs. Trayvon Bromell! || Men’s 100 Meters – 2025 Prefontaine Classic

The 2025 Prefontaine Classic promised fireworks in the men’s 100 meters—and it certainly delivered. One of the most anticipated matchups of the event featured Jamaica’s rising sprint star, Kishane Thompson, going head-to-head with seasoned American sprinter Trayvon Bromell. This clash of generations, experience versus raw potential, proved to be a defining moment for both athletes and a thrilling spectacle for track fans worldwide.

Kishane Thompson, just 24, has been making waves since his breakout performances in the Jamaican trials and Diamond League events. Known for his smooth acceleration and composed running style, Thompson entered the Prefontaine Classic with immense confidence, having recently clocked a personal best of 9.82 seconds.

His rapid rise has drawn comparisons to legends like Yohan Blake and even Usain Bolt, with many wondering if he is Jamaica’s next global sprint king.

Opposing him was Trayvon Bromell, a veteran of the sport and a symbol of resilience. Bromell has overcome numerous injuries throughout his career but continues to push for greatness.

His blistering start and raw power off the blocks have made him one of the most explosive sprinters of the past decade. With a personal best of 9.76 seconds and multiple major championship appearances under his belt, Bromell brought experience, determination, and a point to prove.

The Hayward Field atmosphere was electric as the two sprinters took their positions. The crowd knew it wasn’t just about fast times—it was about legacy, pride, and the emerging storylines of the 2025 season. At the gun, Bromell lived up to expectations, bursting out of the blocks with his usual aggression. For the first 30 meters, he led convincingly, his compact form slicing through the Oregon air.

But Thompson, known for his mid-race strength and finishing speed, began to reel him in by the 60-meter mark.

The crowd erupted as the young Jamaican surged ahead with calm efficiency. With every stride, Thompson gained ground, eventually overtaking Bromell in the final 15 meters to clinch victory in a sensational 9.79 seconds—his fastest time to date and the current world lead.

Bromell, though finishing second in 9.85 seconds, displayed impressive form and grit. His ability to remain competitive against a much younger rival highlighted his continued relevance on the international stage. Post-race, both men exchanged smiles and a firm handshake, acknowledging the high level of competition they had just delivered.

This race wasn’t just about who crossed the finish line first—it symbolized a transition in sprinting power. Thompson’s win marked his arrival among the elite, while Bromell’s performance reminded everyone that experience and tenacity still matter in the ever-evolving sprint world.

The 2025 Prefontaine Classic will be remembered not only for the times posted but for the spirit of the contest. Kishane Thompson’s victory added fuel to the narrative that Jamaica is once again producing dominant male sprinters, while Trayvon Bromell’s performance showed that the old guard is not backing down easily. With the World Championships just around the corner, this race sets the tone for what promises to be a thrilling summer in t

rack and field.

July 2, 2025

2026 four-star edge rusher Julian Walker commits to Michigan Football

BOOOOOM! Four-star edge rusher Julian Walker has committed to Michigan! Lou Esposito has reeled in SIX stud along the defensive line in the Wolverines’ 2026 class. He is on a legendary roll on the recruiting trail:

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Lou Esposito is on an all-time heater on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines, as he reeled in ANOTHER top target in the 2026 class four-star edge rusher Julian Walker.

The 6-foot-6, 252-pounder hails from Irmo, South Carolina and plays high school football at Dutch Fork High School. Walker earned his offer from Esposito back in February. He took an unofficial visit this spring and then followed that up with an official visit the weekend of June 20.

This is a bit of a surprising commitment, given the fact that his father is on the strength and conditioning staff at South Carolina. For that reason, the Gamecocks have always been viewed as the heavy favorite to land him. However, that doesn’t mean his father wasn’t guiding his son to potentially play college football somewhere else.

“As a parent, I’ve been blown away, and the coaching side of me has been blown away, seeing it from places I’ve been in my life,” Mr. Walker told On3’s Ethan McDowell ($) after his son’s official visit to Michigan.

“And, the father in me is like, ‘How in the world, as a father, do you not see yourself in a place like this, that’s so in depth with getting these guys prepared for life and putting a standard up?’ Their standard is out of this world. You’re really at a loss for words. You really are.

“I told coach Moore, ‘I have over and over tried to find excuses to say no, that this isn’t the place, but you guys just continually wow me. You’ve got to call a spade a spade. I was raised to be honest in this business man, and they’ve got something special going on over there, and it’s gonna be interesting for Julian if it is the fit for him.”

247Sports’ Clint Brewster scouted Walker this spring and wrote this about him:

Walker possesses great overall size and length that correlates well to the next level as a 3-4 defensive lineman. He has fluid movements to get past the offensive tackle from both inside and outside rushes.

Chases the ball with a great motor and can turn and flatten down the line of scrimmage. Plays with reactive quickness and has a counter move. Walker has the strength and toughness to be disruptive against the run and make plays as a true 3-down player. Depending on body type and how he develops, Walker could potentially move inside on passing downs.

Other than Michigan and South Carolina, Walker also earned offers from North Carolina, NC State, Missouri, Auburn, USC, Kentucky, Syracuse and more.

With Walker now in the fold, Michigan has 19 total commitments and owns the No. 8 ranked recruiting class in 2026, according to 247Sports’ composite. The Wolverines are one spot ahead of Alabama and one spot behind Clemson.

Walker is the sixth player along the defensive line to commit to Michigan, joining four-stars Carter Meadows, Titan Davis, McHale Blade and Alister Vallejo, and three-star Tariq Boney. He ranks No. 4 in his home state, No. 20 at the edge position and No. 197 overall in the 2026 class, according to the composite.

As a junior in 2024, Walker (unofficially, per his Hudl) compiled 44 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. Check out some of his best junior year highlights in the video below.

July 2, 2025

Alabama football players earn 2025 preseason All-America honors

Alabama football players were named preseason All-America by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams and junior tackle Kadyn Proctor earned first-team All-America honors for the Crimson Tide.

Williams, who played his high school football at Saraland, was a freshman star for the Tide, famously playing the 2024 season as a 17-year-old. He finished the year with 48 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns.

The youngster introduced himself to the rest of the college football world in an early-season game against Georgia. After the Crimson Tide squandered a lead late, Williams made a circus catch and, several ballet moves later, scored the winning touchdown.

Proctor has spent the past two years as Alabama’s left tackle. After Nick Saban retired in January of 2024, he briefly transferred to Iowa, but returned to recapture the starting job in Tuscaloosa before the beginning of his sophomore season.

The Iowa native earned second-team All-SEC honors last year. He was named to the conference’s all-freshman team in 2023.

Alabama was also represented on the second-team Walter Camp All-America squad. Tim Keenan earned the nod, entering his final season in Tuscaloosa.

The defensive lineman from Birmingham started 12 of 13 games for the Crimson Tide in 2024. He finished the year with 40 total tackles, including 7.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Alabama will begin preseason camp in early August ahead of Kalen DeBoer’s second year in charge. The Crimson Tide will open the 2025 season with a trip to Tallahassee to face Florida State.

July 1, 2025

Michael Schumacher’s Honda Fireblade Race Bike Heads to Auction

The Honda Fireblade was built by Holzhauer Racing Performance for Schumacher, who used it for test days and track days during his sabbatical from F1.

30 Jun 2025

Michael Schumacher riding a Honda Fireblade

Widely regarded as one of the best Formula 1 drivers of all time, Michael Schumacher, like many F1 aces, was also a big fan of two-wheeled motorsport.

Michael Schumacher’s Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

He was such an avid fan of going fast on a motorcycle, Schumacher took part in a number of IDM Superbike events during downtime from full-time competition in 2008. And he was handy too, clocking a third-place finish at the Pannónia-Ring in Hungary, rounding out the podium behind Martin Bauer and Andreas Meklau. While the bike listed by RM Sotheby’s can’t be the machine used in the above-mentioned race (as it’s a 2010 model), its link to Schumacher and its spec list make it a very interesting lot.

Michael Schumacher’s Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

It’s fitted with all the mods and custom parts you’d expect for a bike of this era, including a race ECU, managing the traction control and wheelie control. HRP also fitted trick parts, such as a race airbox, oil cooler, new clip-ons, a quick shifter, and an Akrapovič Titan exhaust system. The bike is finished with Schumacher’s chosen bike race number ‘77’, and comes with a signed Schuberth helmet, a pair of gloves and a custom bike cover bearing his and the bike builder’s names.

Michael Schumacher’s Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Obviously, any vehicle bearing a link to one of the F1’s modern-day greats is going to command a healthy premium, and this Fireblade is no different, with a €25,000 to €35,000 estimate. It’s being offered with no reserve by RM Sotheby’s, and will be rolling over the auction block at some point between July 23 and 30. Joining the bike in the auction are a number of other interesting lots from F1 legends, including race-worn items from Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and many more.

You can check out the auction for yourself over on the official website.

Images: Fabian Boehm & RM Sotheby’s

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July 1, 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Heading to 9th World Championships

At 37 years old, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues to defy time, expectations, and her competitors. The Jamaican sprint queen has officially qualified for her ninth World Athletics Championships, a feat that highlights not just her longevity but her enduring greatness in a sport where youth often dominates. Set to compete in the 2025 edition of the Championships, Fraser-Pryce remains a symbol of excellence and determination, inspiring both seasoned athletes and young hopefuls across the globe.

Appearing on the SportsMax Zone, Fraser-Pryce confirmed her commitment to represent Jamaica once again on the world stage. This comes after months of speculation about whether she would retire before the Paris Olympics or wind down her illustrious career following the Jamaican trials. Instead, she delivered a vintage performance at the National Stadium in Kingston, clocking a season-best to book her ticket to the global showdown.

Fraser-Pryce’s journey to her ninth World Championships has been nothing short of phenomenal. Since bursting onto the scene in 2008 with an Olympic gold in Beijing, she has amassed ten World Championship medals, including five golds in the 100m, making her the most decorated female sprinter in the event’s history. Her technical precision, explosive starts, and championship mindset have kept her at the top even as new talents continue to emerge.

What makes this latest achievement even more remarkable is the context. Unlike previous years, Fraser-Pryce is now balancing elite sprinting with motherhood and the physical challenges of aging. Yet she continues to clock sub-11-second performances, a benchmark most sprinters struggle to meet even in their prime. Her dedication to recovery, nutrition, and intelligent training under coach Reynaldo Walcott has allowed her to sustain peak form well into her late 30s.

Appearing relaxed and optimistic during the SportsMax Zone interview, Fraser-Pryce shared that her motivation goes beyond medals. “It’s about showing that greatness has no age limit,” she said. “I’m still hungry, still enjoying the process, and most importantly, still feel like I have more to give to the sport.”

Jamaica’s sprint depth remains strong with talents like Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and rising stars like Alana Reid and the Clayton twins. Yet Fraser-Pryce’s presence adds invaluable experience and leadership to the team. Her calm under pressure, fierce competitiveness, and poise on the world stage continue to serve as a blueprint for younger athletes.

Looking ahead to the 2025 World Championships, many fans are already speculating whether Fraser-Pryce will go for one last individual gold or use the event as a springboard into the Paris Olympics. Regardless of the outcome, her ninth appearance alone cements her legacy as one of the greatest sprinters—not just in Jamaican history—but in world athletics.

In a world that often moves on quickly from aging athletes, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is writing her own story—one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless pursuit of excellence. As she heads to her ninth World Championships, the world will be watching, cheering, and perhaps witnessing history once again.

July 1, 2025

Former University of Wisconsin star Nigel Hayes-Davis headed back to NBA

MADISON – Nigel Hayes-Davis has worked his way back to the NBA.

The former University of Wisconsin star, who hasn’t played in the league since 2018, has signed a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, ESPN insider Shams Charania reported June 30.

The deal should give the 30-year-old his most extensive look in the league. The 6-foot-8 forward was a part of four organizations during his only season, 2017-18. He started the year with New York but was waived before the season. He then had 10-day contracts with the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings.

Between those three teams he played nine games.

His career, however, took off in Europe.

He has played for four EuroLeague teams since 2018. He has played the past three years for Fenerbahce, competing for the team in the EuroLeague as well as Turkey’s top pro league.

In May, he led Fenerbahce to its second EuroLeague championship, claiming Final Four MVP honors after finishing with a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds in an 81-70 victory over AS Monaco in the final.

That performance proved to be Hayes-Davis’ springboard back into the NBA.

July 1, 2025

Jahmyr Gibbs contract projection: Lions RB could reset the market in 2026

What numbers are the Lions looking at for Jahmyr Gibbs if they want to keep their running back?

Rohan Chakravarthi has contributed to SB Nation’s NFL coverage since 2022.

The Detroit Lions have been one of the top scouting teams in the NFL over the past two years, and the 2023 NFL Draft was one of their best in recent memory.

Detroit nabbed four top-tier starters with their first four picks: running back Jahmyr Gibbs (first round), linebacker Jack Campbell (first round), tight end Sam LaPorta (second round), and safety Brian Branch (second round).

Gibbs, LaPorta, and Branch have all made the Pro Bowl, with the running back being the lone two-timer to begin his career. He’s formed a strong duo with veteran David Montgomery, helping aid one of the top rushing attacks in the NFL.

As the former first-rounder enters his third year with the NFL, he’s already become one of the best backs in the NFL, rushing for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns, while catching 52 passes for 517 yards and four scores as a second-year pro.

So, of course, the conversation of Gibbs potentially being the highest-paid back in the NFL has started to come up. The running back can begin extension talks starting next offseason, potentially becoming the next homegrown star for years to come in Detroit.

What could a potential extension look like?

Baseline numbers for a Jahmyr Gibbs contract

Well, given his current trajectory, Gibbs could very well be the highest-paid running back in the NFL next offseason.

Saquon Barkley reset the market this offseason with a two-year, $41.2 million extension, topping Christian McCaffrey’s two-year, $38 million extension from last offseason. Derrick Henry also got a two-year, $30 million deal, coming in third behind the top two.

A key to note is Barkley and McCaffrey each had two years left on their remaining deal. Barkley’s total compensation now is four years for $68.7 million, while McCaffrey’s total compensation was four years for $61.8 million.

Those two deals seem like the best baselines for a Gibbs deal, and it’s noteworthy that the Lions star is several years younger than both of his fellow running backs.

Other running backs who could be in line for an extension this offseason or next offseason could be Jonathan Taylor, Joe Mixon, Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, James Cook, Devon Achane, Bijan Robinson, and Isiah Pacheco.

Those numbers could end up changing what Gibbs could demand, but let’s attempt to project a potential extension for the star back.

Projecting a Jahmyr Gibbs contract for the Lions in 2026

Gibbs has made the Pro Bowl in his first two seasons, while really breaking out this past season with nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage.

So, the bar has already been set high when it comes to his contract extension. It feels that Gibbs should end up getting a market-setting deal, with a four-year extension being on par with other running back extensions, as well as the Lions’ standard.

Barkley’s $20.6 million average annual value currently leads the way for running backs, so that’s the benchmark. Guaranteed money will also be important. Looking back at previous extensions, Christian McCaffrey got $38 million in total guarantees on his four-year, $64 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.

The Lions will likely add void years to spread out cap hits, and they’ll also have two years left on Gibbs’s rookie deal, including the fifth-year option that Detroit should pick up next year. That will help balance out the new money on a Gibbs extension, as the total compensation will be spread out over six years, not including any void years.

Gibbs could also choose to look for a three-year deal to get to the free agent market earlier, but contracts are usually renegotiated when there’s no guaranteed money remaining. So, he should end up getting another extension if he remains a top-tier back throughout his 20s.

Ultimately, I think Gibbs will break the bank, setting records in a number of major categories.

Projection: 4 years, $84 million, $44 million in guarantees

July 1, 2025

Lions 2025 training camp preview: Can Hendon Hooker stick as QB2?

With Lions training camp on the horizon, we are bringing back our camp preview series. Quarterbacks are the first position group on the docket.

As we inch closer to the Detroit Lions’ 2025 training camp, we are bringing back our roster preview series to help prepare you for all the end-of-summer festivities. If you’re not familiar with this series, we guide you position-by-position through the roster, examining the starting, reserve, and specialty roles, which players are competing for which jobs, and project how the Lions will approach each situation.

In this initial installment, we turn our attention to the quarterback position, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many of the reserves make the 53-man roster.

Setting the table

The Lions ended the 2024 season with four quarterbacks under contract.

Starter Jared Goff and reserve Hendon Hooker remain under contract in 2025, Teddy Bridgewater returned to coaching high school football in Florida, and practice squader Jake Fromm signed a futures contract in January. When the free agency period opened, the Lions signed veteran Kyle Allen to a one-year contract, and just over a month later, released Fromm from his deal.

Roster construction

During the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell regime, the Lions have taken slightly different approaches to the quarterback position in each season.

However, the underlying philosophy has remained consistent: keep two quarterbacks on the active roster and one on the practice squad during the regular season, while also maintaining the flexibility to add another quarterback to the active roster late in the season and playoffs for emergency purposes.

Let’s take a look at what they’ve done in the previous four seasons:

2021: The Lions kept three quarterbacks on the active roster, including Goff, David Blough, and Tim Boyle, mainly due to the NFL’s COVID restrictions.

2022: Goff and Nate Sudfeld were on the active roster—Boyle was on the practice squad.

2023: Goff and Bridgewater were on the active roster, Blough on the practice squad, Sudfeld was on injured reserve, and Hooker on the PUP list. Hooker would eventually be removed from the PUP and placed on the active roster late in the season.

2024: Goff and Hooker were on the active roster, with Fromm on the practice squad. Bridgewater would rejoin the active roster late in the season as the Lions’ “emergency third quarterback,” but assumed QB2 duties for the playoffs, with Hooker acting as the Lions’ EQB3.

The battleground

Entering 2025 training camp, Goff is once again the established starter, leaving only a couple of questions for this position group.

Can Hooker hold off Allen for the Lions QB2 job?

Hooker won the Lions’ QB2 job in 2024 and maintained the role throughout the regular season, but he was jumped on the game-day depth chart for the playoffs when the Lions opted to turn to Bridgewater for their backup role. While it’s easy to argue that the Lions lost faith in Hooker for the playoffs, I believe the move was made because of the team’s unrelenting confidence in Bridgewater, as opposed to a lack of confidence in Hooker.

At the same time, the decision certainly opens the door for criticism of Hooker and allows for speculation on his current status on the depth chart.

With 19 NFL starts, Allen brings more experience than Hooker to the competition, but it’s important to note that the majority of his game exposure came early in his career (2018-19), and he has been relegated to a reserve role for the last five seasons. For context, Allen was QB2 on his respective roster from 2020 to 2023, but he was behind quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins and Taylor Heinicke (Washington), Davis Mills (Houston), and Josh Allen (Buffalo). Last season in Pittsburgh, he was QB3 behind Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, only seeing the field for a total of two snaps (Wilson was injured and Fields was being examined for a concussion).

During training camp, look for the Lions to give Hooker and Allen an opportunity to earn the QB2 role, likely rotating days where each practices with the second-team offense.

Would Hooker or Allen accept a position on the practice squad?

Seeing as the Lions routinely only keep two quarterbacks on the active roster, it’s fair to speculate whether either Hooker or Allen would accept a spot on the practice squad—seeing as both have spent the majority of their careers on the active roster.

Regarding Hooker, there’s enough upside to his game that, if released, it’s entirely possible he wouldn’t even get the opportunity to join the practice squad, as he would be exposed to waivers. It’s also possible he seeks out an opportunity that would afford him a better shot at competing for a starting role. As for Allen, he may be interested in exploring other options, as he’s historically found a role as a higher-level backup.

Will the Lions add a fourth quarterback?

In an ideal situation, the Lions would prefer to roll with just three quarterbacks during camp, allowing them to utilize the extra roster spots on different position groups. However, if the Lions aren’t confident they could get either backup to their practice squad, or if either backup suffers an injury, the Lions may consider adding a fourth quarterback to their training camp battle.

For example, when Hooker was injured during last year’s camp, the Lions added Fromm for depth purposes. Fromm’s performance in the Lions’ final preseason game earned him some extra looks, and he was eventually rewarded with a spot on the Lions’ practice squad.

July 1, 2025

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