Teddy Bridgewater Steps Away From Lions, Leaving Question at Backup QB
The Lions added Josh Dobbs on a one-year deal worth $1.425 million with $475,000 guaranteed after Teddy Bridgewater stepped away.
- On Sunday, Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater informed the team he is stepping away from football, with retirement likely for the 33-year-old veteran who was set to back up starter Jared Goff.
- Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who previously coached Bridgewater on the New Orleans Saints in 2018 and 2019, confirmed the decision Sunday, calling him an "unbelievable" teammate and person.
- Bridgewater's departure leaves Detroit with only starter Jared Goff and undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer on the active roster, forcing the team to seek veteran backup support immediately.
- Detroit signed veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million contract with $475,000 guaranteed, positioning him as the presumptive No. 2 behind Goff.
- Bridgewater concludes a 12-season NFL career with over $66 million in earnings, 15,182 passing yards, and 75 touchdowns, including his recent stint coaching Miami Northwestern High School to a state title.
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Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has stepped away from football. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters that Sunday, when Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list.
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