Overview

• Detroit worked out C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman on Wednesday to assess veteran quarterback options.
• NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the Lions are expected to add Beathard to the practice squad after the audition.
• Beathard would sit behind Jared Goff and Kyle Allen as the designated third quarterback and practice arm ahead of Week 1.
• The move follows the team waiving Hendon Hooker, who cleared waivers and signed to the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad.
• Beathard, 31, has appeared in 32 NFL games with 13 starts, throwing for 3,886 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.