Teddy Bridgewater reveals reason for sudden retirement
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced that backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was stepping away from the team but did not initially confirm his retirement.
- On Monday, Bridgewater confirmed his retirement on social media, citing a decade-old severe knee injury that has worsened and impacted his ability to continue playing.
- Bridgewater reflected on overcoming expert predictions that he would never play again after his injury and expressed gratitude for his football career while prioritizing his health and family.
- The veteran quarterback received widespread support and well wishes from current and former teammates following his retirement announcement.
