Teddy Bridgewater promoted to backup QB

Who is Jared Goff's backup? What to know about Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.
Detroit Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Washington Commanders
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders.
Teddy Bridgewater active for Lions' playoff matchup with Commanders
Bridgewater played for the Lions in 2023 and retired at the season's end before coming out of retirement and re-signing with the Lions on Dec. 26.
Teddy Bridgewater’s first NFL appearance in two years turns into long Lions’ TD drive
Teddy Bridgewater and Marcus Mariota duking it out in the NFC divisional round — who would’ve thought? The former, fresh off a state championship as the head coach of his high school alma mater in January,
Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Teddy Bridgewater During Lions-Commanders
Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.
Why it was 'Lions or bust' for Teddy Bridgewater in return to Detroit, NFL
Teddy Bridgewater said he stayed in regular contact with Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell while leading his old high school to a Florida state title.
Teddy Bridgewater goes from Miami Northwestern football coach to Lions backup quarterback
The Detroit Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater to be their backup quarterback. A few weeks ago he won a state championship as Miami Northwestern coach.
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater: What he's most proud of in his NFL career
Teddy Bridgewater was the 32nd pick of the 2014 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, the team the Detroit Lions play Sunday for the NFC North title.
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker not surprised Teddy Bridgewater re-signed by team
The Lions signed Bridgewater as insurance ahead of the playoffs in a move Lions coach Dan Campbell insisted was no reflection of their faith in Hooker as a backup.
Teddy Bridgewater leads Lions on playoff scoring drive 1 month after coaching HS team to state title
Bridgewater handed the ball off to Jameson Williams, who broke free and ran for 61 yards and the TD in the second quarter.
Teddy Bridgewater is active as Lions No. 2 quarterback
The Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater to their 53-man roster late in the regular season because they liked the idea of having a quarterback with his experience on hand during the playoffs.
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Detroit Lions make change at backup quarterback as they open postseason
Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.
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Teddy Bridgewater has more playoffs passing yards than the Saints in 4 years
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Detroit Lions re-sign quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for playoff run
The Detroit Lions have signed a familiar quarterback to the roster for the playoff run. Former Lions quarterback ...