Detroit Lions Release QB Jake Fromm Before NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions have released quarterback Jake Fromm just before the 2025 NFL Draft, following his season spent on the team's practice squad. Fromm, originally a 2020 fifth-round pick by the Buffalo Bills, had previously bounced between several teams and made three NFL appearances with the New York Giants in 2021. The Lions' quarterback depth chart now features starter Jared Goff, with Hendon Hooker and newly-signed veteran Kyle Allen competing for the backup role. General manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have expressed confidence in Hooker but emphasized that the backup job must be earned through competition. Fromm's release opens an additional roster spot as Detroit prepares for potential additions via the draft or undrafted free agents. The move signals the team's ongoing strategy to refine its quarterback lineup ahead of the new season.