When reviewing the Detroit Lions’ roster, quarterback seems to be one of the least concerning positions. With MVP candidate Jared Goff as the starter and Hendon Hooker as the backup, it’s likely the Lions won’t make any significant moves in free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft to change things. However, a local blogger suggests the Lions might consider signing former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance when free agency opens.
Max Gerber of Pride of Detroit recently wrote that the Lions could look into signing Trey Lance as a potential third-string quarterback, given his connection with new tight ends coach Tyler Roehl, who was Lance’s offensive coordinator at North Dakota State. Despite a rough start to his career, including injuries and losing his starting job to Brock Purdy in San Francisco, Lance is an athletic quarterback with potential. His arm strength and accuracy are areas for growth, but his willingness to learn makes him a coachable option. With Dallas declining his fifth-year option, Lance is expected to sign for a much lower cost, around $2.1 million, which could make him an interesting low-risk signing for the Lions to develop behind Jared Goff and Hendon Hooker.
Will the Detroit Lions sign Trey Lance?
In my view, the only scenario in which the Lions would sign Trey Lance is if they traded Hendon Hooker. Although Lance hasn’t found much success in the NFL yet, he is still young, and it’s hard to imagine him joining the Lions as the No. 3 quarterback. However, there’s been speculation (which I don’t believe) that the Lions could trade Hooker to a team in need of a starting QB, but only time will tell.