The Detroit Lions solidified their quarterback position with veteran signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater. The team reportedly added Bridgewater to a one-year deal with the intention of making him their backup quarterback behind starter Jared Goff.
Bridgewater spent the 2022 campaign with the Miami Dolphins, playing in five games, including two starts. He completed 62.0 percent of his passes while throwing for 683 yards, four touchdowns, and four picks.
It was no secret that the Lions wanted to get a proven quarterback option in the building. The team expects to be competitive this year and wanted someone that could win them games even if Goff gets injured. Bridgewater, with his experience as a high-end backup, fits the description.
With Bridgewater on their roster, the Lions will likely move away from veteran Nate Sudfeld. They also have this year’s third-round pick Hendon Hooker on their roster, but the Tennessee product is currently recovering from an ACL injury.
Teddy Bridgewater started his career with the Minnesota Vikings, who took him with the final pick of the first round in the 2014 NFL Draft. Bridgewater ended up winning the starting job early in his rookie season before leading the Vikings to an 11-5 record in his sophomore year and earning a Pro Bowl nod.
Bridgewater’s pro career came to a halt after he suffered a serious knee injury during the 2016 offseason. After two years away from football, he left Minnesota and spent time with the New Orleans Saints, the Carolina Panthers, and the Denver Broncos.
