Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, retirement likely
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater informed the Detroit Lions on August 9 that he is stepping away from the team, with head coach Dan Campbell indicating that retirement could be imminent. Bridgewater had been competing in training camp as the expected backup to Jared Goff. The 33-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Lions this March after a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His departure leaves the Lions seeking additional quarterback options for the upcoming season as they navigate training camp.
- •Teddy Bridgewater steps away from the Detroit Lions.
- •Retirement is likely as indicated by coach Dan Campbell.
- •Bridgewater signed a one-year deal with Detroit in March.
- •He was expected to be a backup to Jared Goff during training camp.
- •The Lions will seek new quarterbacks for depth in upcoming workouts.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Lions put Teddy Bridgewater on reserve/retired list
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB
- 6:07 PMESPN — Bridgewater leaves Lions to likely retire again
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, retirement likely
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater tells Lions he is stepping away from football
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions. Is retirement imminent?
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater ‘likely’ to retire from NFL
"Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has stepped away from football. “His biggest worry was letting us down, that’s the type of guy he is," Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Sunday, when Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list. The 33-year-old journeyman had signed a one-year deal with the Lions in March after spending 2025 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"NFL training camp is underway for all 32 teams. The Detroit Lions are entering the season eager to get back to the playoffs after missing out last year. Unfortunately, Detroit’s depth at the most important position has taken a very serious blow, per head coach Dan Campbell. “Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has informed the team…
"Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is likely to retire from the NFL, coach Dan Campbell said Sunday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:36 PMLions put Teddy Bridgewater on reserve/retired list
Bridgewater stepped away from the team on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:18 PMTeddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has stepped away from football. “His biggest worry was letting us down, that’s the type of guy he is," Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Sunday, when Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list. The 33-year-old journeyman had signed a one-year deal with the Lions in March after spending 2025 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 6:07 PMBridgewater leaves Lions to likely retire again
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is likely to retire from the NFL, coach Dan Campbell said Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:14 PMTeddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions
NFL training camp is underway for all 32 teams. The Detroit Lions are entering the season eager to get back to the playoffs after missing out last year. Unfortunately, Detroit’s depth at the most important position has taken a very serious blow, per head coach Dan Campbell. “Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has informed the team…
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:12 PMTeddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, retirement likely
Detroit needs a new backup QB, with HC Dan Campbell saying the team may bring someone in as soon as Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:08 PMVeteran QB Teddy Bridgewater tells Lions he is stepping away from football
Bridgewater has been in the NFL since 2014.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:00 PMTeddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions. Is retirement imminent?
The veteran backup quarterback is stepping away from the Lions, head coach Dan Campbell announced. Here's why he's doing it.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:58 PMDetroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater ‘likely’ to retire from NFL
Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the team and is "likely" to retire.
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