Former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker appears at Neyland while on Titans practice squad
The gist
Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, on the Titans' practice squad, hyped the Neyland crowd before the Kentucky game.
His college-star status still draws fans even as his NFL role stays a backup.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2025Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker was cut by the Carolina Panthers.
- Apr 12, 2026The Titans signed Hooker, who starred at the University of Tennessee.
- Aug 29, 2026Hooker played quarterback for the Titans in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Key terms
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- NFL draft
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- NIL
- The right of student athletes to profit commercially from their own name, image and likeness.
Source: Wikipedia