Hooks (Achilles) missed the entire 2019 season.
The undrafted defensive end out of Ole Miss had his NFL debut postponed yet again when an offseason Achilles injury landed him on injured reserve. Hooks is an exclusive-rights free agent heading into 2020.
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Steelers' Lavon Hooks: Lands on IR
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After clearing waivers, Hooks (Achilles) was placed on Pittsburgh's injured reserve Friday, per the league's official transactions page.
Hooks was originally waived Thursday after suffering an Achilles injury at Wednesday's practice. The 27-year-old will miss the entire 2019 season, forcing him to wait until 2020 to take another shot at making his NFL debut.
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Steelers' Lavon Hooks: Signs contract with Steelers
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Hooks signed a contract with the Steelers on Monday.
Hooks, an undrafted player out of Ole Miss entering his third season in the league, participated in the Steelers' training camp last summer but didn't make it past the final roster cuts. He likely won't compete for anything more than a depth role along the defensive line.
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Packers release five players
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The Packers parted ways with LB Tavarus Dantzler, T Ebbele Fabbians, LB Josh Francis, DT Lavon Hooks and T Vince Kowalski on Monday, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
