The Detroit Lions introduced on Wednesday night they’ve re-signed veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld. Contract phrases weren’t instantly out there.
Sudfeld entered 2023 because the anticipated backup quarterback earlier than the Lions made two vital strikes on the place. First, they drafted Hendon Hooker within the third spherical of the 2023 NFL Draft, after which they signed veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to function the backup quarterback and mentor.
Sudfeld entered coaching camp with all indicators pointing to him being the third-string quarterback (with Hooker on the Non-Soccer Damage checklist). The query was whether or not he would find yourself making the 53-man roster or spend the season on the observe squad. Sadly, the reply was neither, as Sudfeld tore his ACL within the preseason finale, moved to injured reserve, and missed the whole season.
With Jared Goff again, and Hooker anticipated to imagine the backup job, Sudfeld returns with the essential position as a worthwhile veteran to be a sounding board. Up to now, Goff has spoken about Sudfeld’s significance in that position.
“Nate’s been superior,” Goff stated final August. “His demeanor on the sideline with me has been superior. He’s been extraordinarily useful, and I do know he’s been able to play if his quantity known as.”
Since coming into the league in 2016 as a sixth-round decide for the Washington Commanders, Sudfeld has made simply six sport appearances. In these video games, he’s accomplished 25-of-37 passes for 188 yards, one landing, and one interception.
One essential factor to remember relating to Sudfeld is the brand new emergency quarterback rule that handed on the homeowners conferences this week. The brand new rule states that groups can elevate an emergency quarterback from the observe squad an infinite quantity of occasions in the course of the season. That might very effectively be the position that Sudfeld performs this 12 months.