Teddy Bridgewater Retires, Lions Seek New Backup Quarterback
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has stepped away from the Detroit Lions and is placed on the reserve/retired list. The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Lions in March to back up Jared Goff. His departure leaves an open question…
Houston, TX, August 9, 2026 —
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has officially retired from the NFL, the Detroit Lions announced Thursday. Bridgewater, 33, has been placed on the reserve/retired list.
Bridgewater signed a one-year contract with the Lions in March to serve as the primary backup for starting quarterback Jared Goff. His decision to step away from the game creates an immediate need for a backup signal-caller on the Lions’ roster.
Currently, the only other quarterback on the Lions’ roster is undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer. The team has indicated plans to sign another veteran quarterback in the near future to fill the void left by Bridgewater’s retirement.
Bridgewater’s career has spanned multiple seasons and teams since entering the league in 2014. He previously played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins before joining the Lions.
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