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Hendon Hooker has seemingly won the backup quarterback job for the Detroit Lions. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Lions were releasing quarterback Nate Sudfeld in favor of Hooker, the former Tennessee Football star quarterback. NFL teams had until 4 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday to reduce active rosters to 53 players. “Now, it appears it’s Hendon Hooker who has won the job,” Rapoport reported on social media. “Sudfeld has impressed plenty in practice (without a ton of game reps) and will find his way into a practice squad, at least.” The Lions in May signed starting quar…

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