Summary
The Baltimore Ravens are considering signing Teddy Bridgewater, a retired NFL quarterback, as a backup for their team. The Ravens' new head coach, Jesse Minter, and offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, are interested in Bridgewater because of his experience with the offensive system Doyle plans to use. The team is also focused on negotiating a contract extension with their main quarterback, Lamar Jackson.
Key Facts
- The Baltimore Ravens are thinking about signing Teddy Bridgewater as a backup quarterback.
- Teddy Bridgewater was a first-round pick in 2014 and has played in the NFL for several years.
- Bridgewater is familiar with the offensive system of the Ravens' new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle.
- Bridgewater had previously played under Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who worked with Doyle.
- Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' current starting quarterback, and Bridgewater both played college football at Louisville.
- The Ravens' general manager, Erik DeCosta, is confident about extending Lamar Jackson's contract.
- The Ravens have about $18 million in cap space ahead of the NFL free agency period.
