Lions Veteran Quarterback Announces Retirement
One of the Detroit Lions quarterbacks his hanging up his cleats for good.
The Detroit Lions have announced that veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be retiring from the team, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Bridgewater, who was initially set to serve as the backup quarterback for the Lions, has made the surprising decision to step away from the game. This is not the first time Bridgewater has surprised the Lions with his retirement plans; he had previously announced his retirement after the 2023 season and later returned to play for the Lions in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Head coach Dan Campbell expressed his admiration for Bridgewater, praising him for his exceptional character and dedication to the team. Campbell stated that Bridgewater's time with the Lions meant a great deal to everyone involved. Bridgewater's professional career began in 2014 when he was drafted as the 32nd overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings.
However, he failed to meet the high expectations associated with his selection, throwing for only 6,150 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions between 2014 and 2017. Bridgewater's career then saw him moving to several teams, including the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins, before concluding his NFL career with 15,182 passing yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions.
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