The Detroit Lions are set to bring in a veteran presence at quarterback. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the team is expected to sign C.J. Beathard to its practice squad following a workout on Wednesday.
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Beathard, 31, brings six years of NFL experience to Detroit, having previously suited up for the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars. A third-round pick out of Iowa in 2017, he has started 13 career games, throwing for 3,886 yards and 19 touchdowns.
The Lions currently have Jared Goff entrenched as the starter and Kyle Allen as his backup. Adding Beathard provides much-needed depth and insurance at the most important position on the roster.
For Detroit, this move ensures extra security heading into Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, especially given the uncertainty that comes when teams carry only two quarterbacks on the active roster.