Summary
The Detroit Lions plan to sign Teddy Bridgewater, a veteran quarterback, to serve as a backup to starter Jared Goff. This decision follows the departure of Kyle Allen, the team's previous backup quarterback, who signed with the Buffalo Bills. No contract details for Bridgewater's signing have been announced yet.
Key Facts
- The Detroit Lions are set to sign veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
- Bridgewater will serve as a backup to the Lions' starting quarterback, Jared Goff.
- Kyle Allen, the previous backup quarterback for the Lions, has joined the Buffalo Bills.
- The signing is part of NFL free agency, which officially starts on March 11, but teams can negotiate contracts earlier.
- Bridgewater has played minimally in recent years, with 15 passes thrown over the past three seasons.
- He previously played for parts of two seasons under the Lions' coach, Dan Campbell.
- There are no specific contract terms released yet for Bridgewater's deal with the Lions.
