C.J. Beathard could be just days away from joining the Detroit Lions after the veteran quarterback earned a spot on the practice squad following a midweek tryout. The Lions hosted five players on Wednesday in Allen Park, including fellow quarterback Nathan Peterman and three wide receivers, but Beathard was chosen to fill the opening. Beathard entered the NFL as a third-round pick in 2017 with the San Francisco 49ers and posted a 3-10 record in 13 career starts.