Hendon Hooker Concussed in Preseason Game

In a preseason opener marked by injuries, Giants backup quarterback Drew Lock exited the game against the Lions late in the first quarter due to a hip injury. Lock, who joined the Giants as a free agent this offseason, was performing poorly, completing only 4 of 10 passes for 17 yards before leaving the field. The injury occurred shortly after he threw a deep pass to Isaiah McKenzie, and although he was evaluated by trainers, Lock later expressed optimism, stating he did not believe the injury was serious and could have returned if necessary. Meanwhile, Lions backup quarterback Hendon Hooker suffered a concussion in the second half while attempting to make a play on the run. Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted that Hooker had been making solid decisions prior to the injury, which occurred as he left the pocket. Hooker is competing with Nate Sudfeld for the backup position behind starter Jared Goff, who did not participate in the game. In addition to the quarterback injuries, the Lions faced further setbacks with second-year receiver Antoine Green also sustaining a concussion. Defensive lineman David Bada suffered an Achilles tendon injury, while offensive lineman Connor Galvin hurt his knee. Both Bada and Galvin were carted off the field, adding to the team's injury woes during the preseason matchup. The Giants ultimately secured a 14-3 victory over the Lions, but the focus now shifts to the health and recovery of both teams' quarterbacks and other injured players as they prepare for the upcoming season.