Bridgewater Steps Away From QB Life | Detroit News

Teddy Bridgewater’s NFL journey is winding down as he steps away from the game after signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions — a role he never intended to play. Once a standout backup who led the Saints to five straight wins in 2019 after stepping in for Drew Brees, Bridgewater’s character and grit earned him respect across the league. His departure leaves the Lions scrambling to find a new veteran QB, with rookie Luke Altmyer poised to benefit from his mentorship and get more reps ahead of the preseason. Coach Dan Campbell emphasized Bridgewater’s commitment to never letting the team down — a legacy that will live on even as the Lions look to the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb3436d4d7fb4185