Dan Campbell addresses Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke during a press conference regarding Teddy Bridgewater's decision to step away from the team. Reports indicate that Bridgewater has informed the Lions he plans to retire, a move confirmed by the team's placement of him on the reserve/retired list. Campbell expressed his emotions about Bridgewater's departure, emphasizing the quarterback's significance to the team and how he was concerned about letting them down. Bridgewater rejoined the Lions earlier this offseason on a one-year deal after serving as the backup last season.
- •Teddy Bridgewater plans to retire, confirmed by the Lions' actions.
- •Dan Campbell expressed emotional support for Bridgewater's decision.
- •Bridgewater previously had a one-year deal with the Lions this offseason.
- •He played one game this season and was a backup quarterback last year.
- •Bridgewater's departure impacts the Lions' quarterback strategy.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Reacts to Teddy Bridgewater Planning to ‘Step Away’ From Lions
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