Teddy Bridgewater announces retirement after 12 NFL seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement from professional football via social media on August 11, 2026. The former Miami Dolphins quarterback reflected on his career, which included stints with seven teams and over $66 million in earnings. After suffering a significant knee injury in 2016, Bridgewater's career saw ups and downs, including a brief period with the Dolphins in 2022 where he struggled with injuries and performance. Originally retiring before the 2024 season, he later unretired to join the Detroit Lions. Bridgewater, a backup for the Dolphins during their 2022 playoff run, indicated he is concluding his career to prioritize his health and family.
- •Bridgewater played 83 NFL games across 12 seasons.
- •He signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins worth $6.5 million before the 2022 season.
- •His biggest career contract was a three-year, $63 million deal with the Panthers in 2020.
- •Bridgewater previously announced retirement before the 2024 season but later returned to play.
- •He struggled with injuries during his time with the Dolphins, including a concussion and broken finger.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Dolphins $60 Million Quarterback Announces Retirement
"It’s no secret that the Miami Dolphins have had a revolving door at quarterback since franchise legend Dan Marino retired prior to the 2000 season.Quarterbacks like Ryan Tannehill and Tua Tagovailoa have had their fair share of success, which resulted in large contract extensions, but neither quarterback was able to prove they were the right […] The post Ex-Dolphins $60 Million Quarterback Announces Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
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