The Lions signed Beathard to the practice squad Thursday. In a transaction first reported Wednesday, Beathard now officially joins the Lions' practice squad as the emergency No. 3 quarterback behind starter Jared Goff and backup Kyle Allen. He handled a similar role for Jacksonville last season.
C.J. Beathard: Everything you need to know
C.J. Beathard
QB
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STATS
C.J. Beathard Career Stats
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Career Stats - Passing
ATTCMPCMP%YDSAVGTDINT56334060.4%38866.91914Career Stats - Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM642664.2419212Passing
Rushing
C.J. Beathard Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
11/16/1993 (32)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'2", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 3; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Franklin, TN, USA
Position
QB
College
Iowa
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2025-2026
(1 season)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2021-2025
(4 seasons)
Miami Dolphins
2024-2024
(1 season)
San Francisco 49ers
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
C.J. Beathard: Breaking News
In line to sign with Detroit
Beathard is expected to sign with the Lions' practice squad, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Beathard spent the 2024 campaign with the Jaguars, primarily operating as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones. He's now on track to operate in the same role with the Lions in 2025 behind starter Jared Goff and backup Kyle Allen.