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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Teddy Bridgewater
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Teddy Bridgewater
NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater was lost by the Detroit Lions in training camp, creating uncertainty at the backup quarterback position behind Jared Goff and potentially prompting the Lions to pursue Stetson Bennett.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Sean Payton, the Saints' head coach at the time, reflected on Bridgewater's value to the 2019 Saints team, describing him as 'a great asset' and 'a really, really good teammate' with 'rare leadership skills.' Payton noted that Bridgewater was important to the team during numerous wins and went 5-0 when Drew Brees was injured. Payton expressed pride in Bridgewater and acknowledged his hard work, leadership, and character as traits that coaches value in a backup quarterback.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
In 2019, Bridgewater stepped in as backup for the Saints when Drew Brees missed five games due to a thumb injury. The Saints were 1-1 and had just been blown out by the Rams when Brees got hurt, but Bridgewater led the team to a 5-0 record over that stretch, preventing the season from going downhill. Dan Campbell, who was assistant head coach on that Saints team, cited this performance as a key reason he wanted Bridgewater as his backup quarterback in Detroit, emphasizing Bridgewater's dependability in a pinch.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time, with the Detroit Lions placing him on the reserve/retired list. Bridgewater stated that this time his decision to retire is going to stick.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater officially announced his retirement after 10 seasons in the NFL. He cited his body's inability to recover from injuries the way it did in previous years, noting that his knee can no longer handle standing on the turf field. He prioritized being available for his family over continuing to play.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Bridgewater defied expert predictions that he would never play football again after his 2016 knee injury, returning to play 10 more seasons in the NFL. He finished his career with 15,182 passing yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions, including a notable stretch in 2019 when he led the Saints to five straight wins as a fill-in for Drew Brees.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Bridgewater officially retired from the NFL after 10 seasons following his devastating 2016 knee injury during Vikings training camp. He cited ongoing physical limitations from the injury, stating his knee 'doesn't recover the same way it did years ago' and that 'this wheel of mine can no longer deal with something so simple as standing around on the turf field,' prompting him to step away to be available for his children.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Bridgewater informed the Lions he was retiring, prompting the team to sign Josh Dobbs as his replacement in the backup quarterback role.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Bridgewater posted a 33-32 career record across 65 starts, completing 66.3% of his passes for 15,182 yards, 75 touchdowns and 74 interceptions over 12 NFL seasons. He earned one Pro Bowl nod in 2015 and posted a 90.3 passer rating, which ranks 31st all-time among qualified quarterbacks.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Bridgewater, 33, retired on the eve of the 2026 season citing chronic left knee issues stemming from a severe 2016 practice injury with the Minnesota Vikings (dislocated knee, ACL tear, and ligament tears). He stated the knee 'doesn't recover the same way it did years ago' and that 'this wheel of mine can no longer deal with something so simple as standing around on the turf field,' prompting him to prioritize long-term health and availability for his children over continued play.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater abruptly retired and was quickly replaced by veteran Josh Dobbs, removing Bridgewater from the depth chart and opening the backup QB role.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Lions backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, age 33, informed the team he plans to step away and retire. He was set to serve as Detroit's backup quarterback before announcing his retirement.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Bridgewater unexpectedly stepped away from football after being expected to serve as the Lions' backup quarterback behind Jared Goff. This is his second departure from the NFL; he previously walked away after the 2023 season to coach high school football at Miami Northwestern before returning for the 2024 season. At 33 years old, his latest departure could be permanent, ending an 11-season NFL career with 15,182 passing yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions across seven teams.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater has retired, creating a vacancy in the Lions' quarterback depth chart and opening opportunity for Luke Altmyer to compete for the backup role.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater has been placed on the reserve/retired list after stepping away from football; head coach Dan Campbell believes this is a permanent decision, ending Bridgewater's role with the Lions.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater has been placed on the reserve/retired list after stepping away from football. Head coach Dan Campbell praised Bridgewater as an exceptional human and teammate, noting his preparation and heart, but the Lions intend to sign a veteran backup quarterback by Monday to replace him.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Bridgewater has stepped away from the Lions and is likely retiring. He had not attended the last two practices before informing the club of his decision. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed confidence that Bridgewater will remain retired this time, noting his biggest concern was letting the team down. Bridgewater signed a one-year deal with Detroit in March after spending 2025 with Tampa Bay.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions, effectively leaving the backup quarterback position vacant. Lions coach Dan Campbell indicated this appears to be retirement, though only Bridgewater can confirm. Campbell expressed appreciation for Bridgewater's professionalism and character, noting his biggest concern was letting the team down.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Veteran backup has been sidelined for past two Lions training camp practices with no clarity on reason for absence. While not overly impressive in camp, Bridgewater has better handle on offense than undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer and would avoid mental errors that could result from starting an inexperienced backup.NegativeInjuryAug 7, 2026
The quarterback missed both Thursday and Friday practice with an undisclosed injury; his continued absence on Friday suggests it may have been more than rest or heat-related issues, with no official update provided pending Dan Campbell's next press conference.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Bridgewater was absent from Thursday's practice with an undisclosed injury, leaving undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Atlmyer to take all of the second and third-team reps. Atlmyer got a ton of work and did not look out of place.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Bridgewater threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Lovett during Day 6 drills, demonstrating accuracy on deep balls.NegativeUsageAug 3, 2026
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was overpowered by Tyler Lacy, who kicked inside to defensive tackle and overpowered a second-team guard right into Bridgewater during 11-on-11s.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was added to the Detroit Lions to compete for a role.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Bridgewater threw an overthrown pass intended for Tom Kennedy that was intercepted by Nick Whiteside during practice.