Bridgewater Leaves Lions, Likely to Retire
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Bridgewater Leaves Lions, Likely to Retire

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Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is leaving the team and is expected to retire from the NFL. The decision was announced by Lions coach Dan Campbell on Sunday.

Coach Dan Campbell said that Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is likely to retire. No specific reason for his departure was given in the report, only the expectation of retirement.

The quarterback joined the Lions during the 2023 season and served as a backup. This would mark Bridgewater’s second time retiring from professional football; he previously stepped away after sustaining a significant knee injury while with the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 before returning to play again.

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