Teddy Bridgewater retires from Lions, backup QB position uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater has announced his retirement from the Detroit Lions, as confirmed by head coach Dan Campbell on August 9. Bridgewater, who backed up Jared Goff last season, has stepped away from football after a career marked by both highs and challenges. The Lions are now left with only Goff and rookie Luke Altmyer on their roster, prompting the team to look for a veteran quarterback to compete for the backup role. Campbell indicated a new player could be signed as early as August 10, ahead of their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- •Bridgewater retires; coach Dan Campbell confirms the decision.
- •Only Goff and Altmyer remain on the Lions' QB roster.
- •Lions plan to sign a veteran QB by August 10.
- •Altmyer has been taking all backup reps in practice.
- •Lions open preseason against the Bengals on August 10.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Teddy Bridgewater retires from Lions, opens huge question at backup QB
"Dan Campbell said the Lions plan to sign a veteran QB as soon as Monday, Aug. 10, to compete with Luke Altmyer for the backup job
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