Teddy Bridgewater Re-signs with Detroit Lions as Backup Quarterback

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the Detroit Lions to serve as the backup to Jared Goff. Bridgewater, 33, previously played for the Lions in 2023 and 2024 before a stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. While he has not started a game since 2022, the Lions value his veteran leadership and mentorship capabilities. The terms of his new contract were not disclosed.