Detroit Lions Try Out Veteran QBs, Wide Receivers

The Detroit Lions recently conducted tryouts for five players, including two veteran quarterbacks, C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman, as the team seeks to add a reliable third quarterback behind starters Jared Goff and Kyle Allen. Head coach Dan Campbell emphasized the preference for a quarterback who can run the offense effectively and process information rather than a developmental player. Beathard, a former third-round pick with experience as a backup and occasional starter, last played in 2023, while Peterman, known for his football IQ despite mixed on-field results, spent the 2024 season on the Falcons practice squad. Additionally, the Lions tried out wide receivers Kendric Pryor, Malik Cunningham, and Jerjuan Newton, with Cunningham also having quarterback experience in college and during preseason with the Patriots. Jared Goff, entering his tenth NFL season, continues to seek more responsibility and control within the offense as the team prepares for the new season. The Lions' moves reflect their intent to have a dependable veteran presence in the quarterback room to ensure stability in case of injury or emergency.