Hendon Hooker, a third-round pick in last year's draft, will serve as the Lions' backup QB this fall, but Sudfeld could compete for a roster spot.

Shortly after declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, Rourke’s team confirmed that he played practically the entire 2024 season with a torn ACL injury ... took Nate Sudfeld in 2018.

With normal starter Jimmy Garoppolo dealing with a thumb injury, the San Francisco 49ers are elevating veteran Nate Sudfeld off their practice squad, per a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter.

The team also re-signed QB Nate Sudfeld. 49ers activated QB Nate Sudfeld from their practice squad, a sign they need an extra QB Sunday and that Trey Lance is in line to start vs. Houston.