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Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has stepped away from football

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Chance at No. 2 Altmyer will have a chance to compete for the No. 2 quarterback role, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Altmyer is set to receive a ton of No. 2 reps after former Lions backup Teddy Bridgewater stated he is likely retiring. Altmyer, an undrafted free agent out of Illinois, is set to compete with whatever veteran backup the Lions bring in. The quarterback completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,007 yards and 22 touchdowns, throwing just five interceptions, over 13 games in his final collegiate season. He also added 242 rushing yards for five touchdowns on the ground during the campaign over 100 attempts.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

It sure sounds like the Lions' gamble on Luke Altmyer is paying off Altmyer, a UDFA, looks like a potential threat to Teddy Bridgewater's QB2 campaign.

AUGUST 7 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

How Luke Altmyer's Habits Could Lead to Success With Lions, Long Career Altmyer's college coach weighs in on what makes him successful.

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Under-the-radar storyline Lions fans have to pay attention to at training camp When Detroit Lions rookies report to training camp on July 25, undrafted quarterback Luke Altmyer won't be the biggest name in attendance, b...

JULY 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions UDFA rookie could quietly make a loud case for a roster spot In a legit meritocracy, undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer should have every chance to alter the Lions' roster conversation during training camp.

JULY 20 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Early returns on Luke Altmyer show that there might not be a QB2 competition for long Altmyer should be firmly landing as Detroit's QB2 through OTAs and minicamp.

JUNE 17 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' UDFA makes an unexpected list heading into battle for spot on depth chart Luke Altmyer could be the Lions' QB2 as a rookie, but a place on a list like this is unexpected.

APRIL 29 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Luke Altmyer's journey to the Lions backup role begins after signing as an UDFA Former Illinois Illini Luke Altmyer will have a great opportunity to develop into the Lions' long-term QB2.

APRIL 28 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Headed to Detroit Altmyer is slated to sign with the Lions as an undrafted free agent, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Altmyer's best football trait is his brain. The fifth-year senior out of Illinois is a clutch passer, leading seven game-winning drives in the final minute or overtime in his career. The quarterback consistently finds clear sight lines and can deliver accurate balls with nice touch and rhythm. Despite not being wildly athletic, he is adept at finding an escape route when the pocket collapses. The root of all Altmyer's weaknesses is his lack of transcendent athleticism. He doesn't throw with power, is undersized, doesn't have exceptional ball security and has a lack of poise in the pocket. The positive news about a potential signing with the Lions is that Jared Goff isn't an exceptional athlete either by NFL standards, and the ability to learn from the pocket passer in an effort to fix some of these weaknesses could lead to future opportunities in the NFL for the 23-year-old.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE