The NFL has completed its annual mass sacrifice, with Tuesday marking the deadline for all 32 teams to trim their offseason rosters down to 53 players each.
Rosters and depth charts are always subject to change, with the coming days bringing more player movements. Players will be claimed off waivers, leading to corresponding releases, while others will find spots on practice squads across the league.
For 2022 SEC Offensive Player of the Year Hooker, the journey has been rough. Despite finishing fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting and being a third-round pick last year, Hooker tore his ACL during his senior season at Tennessee. After effectively taking a medical redshirt with the Lions, Hooker has won the QB2 job behind Jared Goff in Detroit. He is now one snap away from proving himself as the prospect the Lions believed he was.
Moore, a second-round pick of the Chiefs in 2022, has struggled to meet expectations, catching just 43 passes in two seasons. Despite new additions at wide receiver for the Chiefs, Moore remains on the roster, with the team carrying seven wideouts.
Willis, once a top quarterback prospect, has fallen in the ranks since the 2022 draft. A trade to the Packers has given him a shot as the backup behind Jordan Love, with the team parting ways with other quarterbacks on Tuesday.
Five quarterbacks from the 2022 draft class have all found new homes, except for Trevor Lawrence. Wilson, Lance, Fields, and Jones will all have another season to develop their skills in their new environments.
Former Cincinnati quarterback Ridder, who was once a high draft pick, has found himself without a team this year. Despite his talent and intangibles, he may have to settle for a spot on a practice squad.
These roster moves are just part of the NFL landscape as teams shape their squads for the upcoming season. Players will continue to compete for spots on rosters and practice squads as the season approaches.
