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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 comes on 73-yard Lions TD drive
Teddy Bridgewater and Marcus Mariota duking it out in the NFC divisional round — who would’ve thought it? 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.
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.
Teddy Bridgewater Comes Off Bench In NFC Divisional Playoff Game
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater came out of retirement for the Detroit Lions to play in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders. During the contest, Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a pick-six in the second quarter.
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 Enters Lions-Commanders Playoff Game Months After Coaching Alma Mater to State Title
After officially announcing his retirement in February, Teddy Bridgewater returned to the NFL, re-signing with the Detroit Lions to serve as Jared Goff’s backup. Bridgewater had been coaching his alma mater to a state championship but decided to come back for Detroit’s playoff run,
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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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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 ...
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Why the Lions signed QB Teddy Bridgewater: Familiarity, veteran insurance among reasons
The Lions are turning to the high school ranks to help their roster ravaged by injuries. Detroit signed a familiar face on Thursday, bringing back Teddy Bridgewater. The quarterback is coming ...
Commanders vs. Lions score, takeaways: Washington stuns top-seeded Detroit in shootout to reach NFC title game
In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a ...