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What Lions’ snap counts vs. Steelers says about roster cuts

Let’s take a closer look at the personnel decision in the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers to see what it may mean for the team’s roster cuts ahead.

Offense

Quarterbacks

Hendon Hooker: 57 (77% of snaps)
Jake Fromm: 17 (23%)
Did Not Play: Jared Goff, Nate Sudfeld

The Lions gave Hooker just over three quarters of play, offering some much-needed time on task for the second-year quarterback. He’s definitely made strides this offseason, but the fact that Detroit didn’t put Sudfeld out there with second and third-string offensive linemen seems to suggest he’s their initial backup.