QB Teddy Bridgewater To Step Away From Lions, Likely To Retire
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Key Points:
- Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is likely retiring, as confirmed by head coach Dan Campbell and reported by NFL insiders; the Lions have placed him on the reserve/retired list.
- Bridgewater previously retired after the 2023 season to coach high school football, then returned late in the 2024 NFL season to provide quarterback depth for Detroit.
- With Bridgewater’s departure, the Lions currently have only Jared Goff and rookie Luke Altmyer at quarterback, prompting the team to seek a veteran backup, potentially targeting free agents like Jimmy Garoppolo.
- Bridgewater, a former first-round pick and Pro Bowler, has had a journeyman career following a serious knee injury in 2016, playing for multiple NFL teams including the Vikings, Saints, Panthers, Broncos, Dolphins, Lions, and Buccaneers.
- If retired for good, Bridgewater may pursue coaching opportunities in the NFL, building on his recent experience leading a high school team to a state championship.
