After two good preseason games, New York Jets’ quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is becoming attractive to other NFL teams. According to New York Daily News‘ Manish Mehta, at least two teams have called the Jets to ask about trade options for Bridgewater while there are several other teams who are thinking about making a move.
New York Jets signed Teddy Bridgewater in March, considering him a potential Week 1 starter for the 2018 season. But having veteran Josh McCown and drafting Sam Darnold third overall in NFL 2018 Draft, Jets started showing signs that they wouldn’t mind moving Bridgewater for the right offer.
The 25-year-old completed 17 out of 23 passes for 212 yards in the two preseason games while adding two touchdowns. This showing is particularly impressive considering the fact that he didn’t play serious football two years before that.
Reportedly, Denver Broncos are one of the interested parties. Broncos general manager John Elway recently hinted at the possibility of adding another QB as a reliable option for their starter Case Keenum. Other teams that are being mentioned as Teddy Bridgewater’s potential suitors are Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Teddy Bridgewater was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2014 and immediately showed that he could be team’s quarterback of the future. He had an impressive rookie season, having won six games in 12 starts and being named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. In his sophomore year, he led the Vikings to playoffs and earned himself a Pro-Bowl selection.
Bridgwaters’ NFL career had a significant setback in 2016 after he suffered a non-contact injury in his left leg, tearing his ACL. He missed two seasons of professional football, and Vikings opted against renewing his contract in 2018.
In 28 NFL career starts, Teddy Bridgewater has 64.7 completion percentage with 6,150 passing yards and 28 touchdowns.
