Former Lions QB Makes Major Announcement About NFL Future Before Playoffs

Former Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater made a stunning reveal Tuesday evening, announcing he was attempting a return to the NFL after retiring last year.

Bridgewater spent 2023 with Detroit, suiting up for one game but not making an actual appearance. He spent 2024 coaching his alma mater, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, to a state 3A championship.

One of the most respected players in recent memory, Bridgewater overcame a catastrophic knee injury in 2018 that nearly saw his leg amputated. He's a positive influence in any locker room, so fans all across the country are rooting for him.

Former Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater Attempting NFL Comeback

In an appearance on NFL Network with Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, Bridgewater commented that he was in communication with teams now that his high school coaching season is over.

"That's the plan," Bridgewater said when pressed on the topic. "We wanted to win a state championship then coach go back to the league, see what happens, and then come back in February...We'll see how it plays out."

Whether or not his dreams work out, Bridgewater maintained that he intends to continue working with Miami Northwestern in the offseason. It's obvious that the 2014 first-round pick has a bright future in coaching, so much so that it wouldn't be a surprise to see him join an NFL team at some point.

During his career thus far, Bridgewater has played for six different teams, completing 66.4% of his passes for 15,120 yards and 75 TDs to 47 interceptions. He added 844 yards and 11 TDs on the ground, showcasing the dual-threat ability that helped make him such a successful college signal caller at Louisville.

Despite never actually playing on the field for the Lions, Bridgewater still has fans on the roster and in the organization. It's not unreasonable to think he could return in 2025 to serve as Jared Goff's backup before ultimately transitioning into a coaching role.

Dan Campbell is the definition of a players coach. Considering that the Lions are preparing for both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to potentially depart in the offseason, Detroit needs to start backfilling the staff with quality people.

Bridgewater certainly checks that box. Regardless of what happens, it'll be neat to track the comeback attempt this offseason for someone who is so easy to root for.

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