Teddy Bridgewater Confirms NFL Retirement Ahead of Lions' Season in Photo, 'This Time It's Official'
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Key Points:
- Teddy Bridgewater officially announced his retirement from the NFL, citing physical difficulties with recovery and stating, "this time it's official" on Instagram.
- The Detroit Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list and signed quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal, signaling a shift in their quarterback depth chart.
- Bridgewater previously retired after the 2023 season to coach high school football but returned to the NFL later that year, playing for the Lions and Buccaneers before rejoining Detroit this offseason.
- Drafted 32nd overall in 2014, Bridgewater was a Pro Bowler in his second season but suffered a significant knee injury in 2016, which affected his career trajectory and led to multiple team changes.
- Over his career, Bridgewater transitioned mostly into a backup role, starting 29 games in 2020 and 2021, and is now retiring at age 33 as the Lions prepare for their 2024 season opener.
