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The Detroit Lions lost backup quarterback Kyle Allen, who returned to play with friend Josh Allen on the Buffalo Bills. The post Lions Lose QB Jared Goff’s Backup as Free Agency Begins appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Allen, who just turned 30, joined the Lions last March after spending a year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He started the 2025 training camp as an underdog for the backup quarterback spot behind Jared Goff, but ended up winning the job over Hendon Hooker. This led the Lions to release Hooker before the 2025 season.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing said one of the big reasons he was attracted to his new job was working with Jared Goff.