After officially announcing his retirement in February, Teddy Bridgewater returned to the NFL, re-signing with the Detroit Lions to serve as Jared Goff’s backup. Bridgewater had been coaching his alma mater to a state championship but decided to come back for Detroit’s playoff run,
Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.
Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their careers. At Minnesota, Darnold became a Pro Bowler and went 14-3 in 2024. At Tampa Bay,
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made waves during the 2025 NFL Playoffs after making his comeback.
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders
Ever since Cam Newton was unceremoniously and prematurely cut from the Carolina Panthers in 2019, they've been searching for a quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold ...
Former Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield made quick departures in the NFL playoffs. Greg Olsen, the best lead football NFL analyst working today, never got started at all, with Tom Brady getting all the plum playoffs assignments for Fox Sports.
Teddy Bridgewater gained more yards on one throw Saturday night with the Lions than the Saints have picked up in the last four postseasons put together:
Bridgewater joins a 13-2 Detroit team that is considered a top Super Bowl contender and currently owns the top seed in the NFC playoff race. He'll be expected to back up Jared Goff for a Lions offense that ranks second in total yardage and passing production and first in points scored.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s
With its rising star defensive coordinator secured, USC filled the final vacancy on its defensive staff Saturday, naming a longtime NFL defensive coordinator with 35 years of