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Teddy Bridgewater is making his return to the NFL. The quarterback is coming out of retirement to join the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed on Thursday.
The 32-year-old teased a return earlier this month, not long after leading his alma mater Miami Northwestern to a state title in his first year as a high school football coach and Campbell confirmed that the two have been in contact for a while.
The Lions were the last squad he suited up, playing for them in 2023, and he joins them again as they look to make a playoff run. Campbell had nothing but positive things to say about his returning QB.
“To be able to add somebody back here that’s got experience, he’s stayed in shape, he’s been throwing … it just brings a level of professionalism, veteran presence. Somebody that’s great for our team, great for the position,” he said. “… This gives us somebody that’s played a lot in the NFL.”
Jared Goff is Detroit’s starter and the quarterback room also includes second-year player Hendon Hooker. Former fifth-rounder Jake Fromm is the Lions’ practice squad QB.
Campbell emphasized that this “doesn’t mean we’re disappointed in Hooker” and “does not mean that Hooker is out.”
With the playoffs fast approaching, Campbell felt this was a great opportunity to get someone familiar with the team who has that veteran presence and experience. Bridgewater “brings a certain level of comfort” to the coaches and they have that trust in him, given their previous relationship.
Campbell says he understands what it looks like, with people questioning what this means for Hooker, but said the playoffs are a “different world” and they want to have the depth to be ready for whatever happens.
The Lions have dealt with extensive injuries this year, with 21 players on injured reserve, so it’s not surprising that preparing for players potentially being sidelined is on the front of…
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-12-26 19:01:00
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