Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Detroit Lions, team seeks veteran QB
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions, according to coach Dan Campbell. The team intends to find a veteran replacement in the coming days, which may happen as early as Monday. With Bridgewater's departure, the Lions currently have only Jared Goff and undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer on the roster. Campbell expressed appreciation for Bridgewater's contributions and noted that he had worries about potentially letting the team down.
- •Bridgewater's departure leaves the Lions seeking a new veteran quarterback.
- •Luke Altmyer is the only other quarterback on the roster besides Jared Goff.
- •Campbell hopes to add a veteran QB as soon as Monday.
- •Bridgewater's status may be indicative of a possible retirement.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Teddy Bridgewater, veteran quarterback, stepping away from Lions
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — QB Teddy Bridgewater is leaving the Detroit Lions; team seeking vet backup
"Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater is stepping down, and the team is on the lookout for a veteran QB.
"The Detroit Lions will look to sign a veteran replacement for Teddy Bridgewater in the coming days.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:04 PMTeddy Bridgewater, veteran quarterback, stepping away from Lions
The Detroit Lions will look to sign a veteran replacement for Teddy Bridgewater in the coming days.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:03 PMQB Teddy Bridgewater is leaving the Detroit Lions; team seeking vet backup
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater is stepping down, and the team is on the lookout for a veteran QB.
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