Summary
The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to serve as a backup to starter Jared Goff. Bridgewater previously played for the Lions and has had a long career with multiple teams in the NFL. He returns to the Lions after spending some time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Key Facts
- Teddy Bridgewater signed with the Detroit Lions as a backup quarterback.
- Bridgewater has $64 million in career earnings from his time in the NFL.
- He has played for several teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins.
- Bridgewater suffered a major knee injury in 2016, which affected his career as a starter.
- Last year, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appearing in four games.
- During his first time with the Lions, Bridgewater played in one game in 2023 but did not throw any passes.
- The Lions currently have only two quarterbacks on their depth chart with Bridgewater's addition.
