Teddy Bridgewater Returns to Detroit to Serve as Jared Goff's Backup

The Detroit Lions have brought back veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to serve as the primary backup to Jared Goff. Bridgewater, who previously played for Detroit in 2023 and 2024, spent the 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Known for his strong locker room presence and mentorship, Bridgewater provides the Lions with experienced insurance behind Goff while the team continues to evaluate long-term options for the backup quarterback position.