Hooker Returns to Tennessee, Chasing NFL Dream

0:00It's April 1st. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Hinden Hooker is heading back to Tennessee, signing with the Titans to chase a spot on their 53-man roster this fall. The former volunteer quarterback, who lit up Knoxville a few years back, is getting another shot in the NFL right here at home. The Titans already have a crowded quarterback room after taking cam ward number 1 overall last season. They just inked veteran Mitchell Trebuski to a two-year deal for backup duties, and Will Levis is still around recovering from shoulder surgery. Hooker has bounced between teams since the Lions drafted him 68 overall back in 2023. He got cut there, then spent time with the Panthers and Jets, but has only seen three career games so far. Earlier this week, his college stardom came rushing back into focus. After transferring from Virginia Tech, he torched defenses in 2021 with 3135 yards and 27. Touchdowns, though a torn ACL sidelined him for the final two games, he even finished

1:03fifth in the Heisman race the next year. Now in Nashville, Hooker is all in on proving he belongs, whether it's the active roster or practice squad, keeping that Tennessee connection alive, and pushing for his big break.