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Officially inks with Bucs Tampa Bay signed Bridgewater to a one-year contract Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Bridgewater will spend training camp and the preseason picking up the Buccaneers' offensive scheme and competing with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback role behind starter Baker Mayfield, missed a couple days due to a hand contusion but retook the field Tuesday. The 32-year-old came out of retirement last December to join Detroit's playoff push, but he didn't see any regular-season action with the team and played just three snaps during the NFC divisional round loss to Washington.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign with Buccaneers Bridgewater is visiting Tampa Bay on Tuesday and is expected to sign a contract with the team, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Bridgewater, who ranks among the most proven backup quarterbacks in the league at this stage of his career, retired prior to the 2024 season but returned to sign a one-year deal with the Lions late December. He didn't ultimately log any regular-season stats in 2024, while mostly working as the emergency option behind Jared Goff and Hendon Hooker, but Bridgewater assumed the No. 2 role during Detroit's loss to Washington in the NFC divisional round and played three snaps. If he indeed inks with the Buccaneers, Bridgewater will be primed to compete with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 gig behind Baker Mayfield.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-NFL QB Bridgewater Suspended from HS Coaching for Giving Benefits to Players

Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from coaching his former high school team because he provided players with financial benefits.

JULY 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Ex-NFL QB Bridgewater Suspended from HS Coaching for Giving Benefits to Players

No impact with Lions in 2024 Bridgewater did not log any stats with the Lions during the 2024 regular season.

Impact Bridgewater retired from football ahead of the 2024 campaign, only to return to Detroit on a one-year deal in late December to serve as a backup option to starter Jared Goff. Bridgewater did not appear in a regular-season contest before logging three snaps in the team's loss to the Commanders in the NFC divisional round. It's unclear where the quarterback's interests lie in terms of his playing career, but Bridgewater will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Everyone's Saying Same Thing About Teddy Bridgewater During Lions-Commanders Bridgewater came in to replace Lions QB Jared Goff in the first half of Lions-Commanders.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Teddy Bridgewater Comes Off Bench In NFC Divisional Playoff Game Last month, the veteran signal-caller was coaching his high school football team to the state championship.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Backup for divisional round Bridgewater is active as the backup quarterback for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Bridgewater signed with the Lions on Dec. 26 and has operated as the emergency third quarterback in two games since. He'll be officially active for the first time this season and is set to serve as Jared Goff's backup.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Commanders

The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders

JANUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

From high school coach to NFL QB again, Teddy Bridgewater gives Lions more than a routine backup In December, Teddy Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship. Now, he's back with the Lions in their Super Bowl...

JANUARY 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Bills coordinator Joe Brady's trajectory back on the rise after overseeing Josh Allen-led offense

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JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Operating as emergency QB Bridgewater (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Vikings.

Impact Bridgewater will operate as the team's emergency quarterback for the second straight week as Hendon Hooker will slot in as Jared Goff's direct backup versus Minnesota. Bridgewater will only enter the game if both Goff and Hooker are ruled out with injuries.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 17 Bridgewater (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against San Francisco.

Impact Bridgewater came out of retirement and signed with the Lions' active roster this past Thursday. Hendon Hooker will remain as the backup quarterback to Jared Goff on Monday while Bridgewater serves as the emergency quarterback. That means Bridgewater would only be allowed to see the field if both Goff and Hooker were to be taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teddy Bridgewater Idolizes Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn Bridgewater values relationships with Campbell, Glenn.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • SI.COM

Hendon Hooker shares reaction to Lions bringing Teddy Bridgewater back | Sporting News The Detroit Lions reunited with veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday, which could push second-year signal-caller Hendon Hooker...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Teddy Bridgewater unretiring, reportedly set to re-join Lions

Teddy Bridgewater is making a return to the NFL. After a successful first season as a high school coach, he's set to re-join the Lions.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Teddy Bridgewater unretiring, reportedly set to re-join Lions

Joins active roster The Lions signed Bridgewater to the active roster Thursday.

Impact Bridgewater officially has ended his retirement and will return to the organization that employed him last season. His last extended playing time occurred during the 2022 season, when he made five appearances, including two starts, for the Dolphins, and he hasn't been a regular starter since 2021 as a member of the Broncos. After leading his alma mater to a football state title in Florida this fall, Bridgewater now will be in the mix with Hendon Hooker at QB in Detroit behind No. 1 option Jared Goff.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions sign Teddy Bridgewater as a veteran backup QB

The Detroit Lions are bringing back Teddy Bridgewater to give the team a veteran backup quarterback for their playoff run

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Set to end retirement, rejoin Lions Bridgewater plans to end his retirement and is expected to sign with the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bridgewater spent the 2023 campaign as the top backup to Jared Goff, but the Lions could stash him on the practice squad initially as he rejoins the organization with two weeks left in the regular season. After announcing his retirement following Detroit's run to the NFC Championship Game last January, Bridgewater has spent the past year as a high school head coach at his alma mater, whom he led to a Florida state title. In the midst of his coaching, Bridgewater has apparently kept himself in playing shape, and the 32-year-old signal-caller is now ready to resume his playing career while rejoining Detroit for the stretch run. If Bridgewater is eventually added to the Lions' 53-man roster, it's unclear if he would step back in as the No. 2 quarterback behind Goff, or if he would slot third on the depth chart behind second-year signal-caller Hendon Hooker.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins and 49ers bring 6-8 records and disappointing seasons into their matchup Sunday

The Miami Dolphins and their electric offense were on the verge of a second straight playoff berth at this time last season

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Teddy Bridgewater teases possible NFL return after winning state title

Fresh off coaching his high school alma mater to a state championship, Teddy Bridgewater hints about making an NFL comeback.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Teddy Bridgewater teases possible NFL return after winning state title

Could be looking to return to NFL Bridgewater said Tuesday that he might look to sign with an NFL team over the next few weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bridgewater was a first-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2014 and played for six different NFL teams before announcing his retirement last season. He moved on to coaching his high school alma mater, Miami (Florida) Northwestern, and concluded a successful season in that role this past Saturday when the team won the Division 3A Florida High School Athletic Association state title game. When asked Tuesday if Bridgewater has a team lined up to join upon retiring, he stated, "Right now, I'm enjoying this state championship," per Grant Gordon of NFL.com, so it's unclear how concrete his plans for a return are. If Bridgewater does make a comeback, it would likely be in a backup role, as he started only twice over six game appearances across his final two professional seasons in 2022 and 2023.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be looking to return to NFL Bridgewater said Tuesday that he might look to sign with an NFL team over the next few weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bridgewater was a first-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2014 and played for six different NFL teams before announcing his retirement last season. He moved on to coaching his high school alma mater, Miami (Florida) Northwestern, and concluded a successful season in that role this past Saturday when the team won the Division 3A Florida High School Athletic Association state title game. When asked Tuesday if Bridgewater has a team lined up to join upon returning from retiring, he stated, "Right now, I'm enjoying this state championship," per Grant Gordon of NFL.com, so it's unclear how concrete his plans for a return are. If Bridgewater does make a comeback, it would likely be in a backup role, as he started only twice over six game appearances across his final two professional seasons in 2022 and 2023.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teddy Bridgewater wins high school state title in first season coaching alma mater

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went back to his high school alma mater this season and won a Florida state championship.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Teddy Bridgewater wins high school state title in first season coaching alma mater

Bo Nix taking 'Monday Night Football' debut in stride as he leads Broncos against the Browns

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix will make his ‘Monday Night Football’ debut against the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Broncos coach Sean Payton has a history with Browns dynamic duo of Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy

Leading the Cleveland Browns' resurgence are Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy, who have connected two dozen times for 379 yards since Winston moved into the starting role following D...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

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