There’s been no shortage of quarterback shakeups across the NFL this offseason—Pittsburgh’s drama, Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson mess, and plenty of teams scrambling for reliable backups. But in Detroit, things have been quiet, calm… and maybe a little too quiet when it comes to one familiar name.
While Jared Goff has solidified his role as the Lions’ franchise QB, there’s been radio silence around his most recent backup, Teddy Bridgewater. The veteran QB remains unsigned, and his absence from offseason chatter is starting to raise eyebrows. Especially now that the Bengals just signed Logan Woodside—a journeyman who’s bounced around practice squads—as their backup instead of a guy like Bridgewater.
That move alone has fans wondering: is Teddy done?
Bridgewater, 32, made headlines with his NFL comeback after briefly retiring and leading his high school team to a state championship as a coach. He came back to Detroit last season to close out the year, offering leadership and veteran presence. With 33 career wins as a starter, a comeback story after a devastating knee injury, and success in places like Carolina and Denver, you’d think he’d still have a few suitors left.
But with teams opting for lesser-known names, it’s starting to look like Bridgewater might be stepping away on his own terms—maybe not as a player, but as a future coach. And if that’s the case, don’t be surprised if his next NFL appearance is wearing a headset, not a helmet.
Teddy Bridgewater’s Quiet Offseason Sparks Speculation About His NFL Future
