The Lions, Bridgewater and Detroit

Detroit Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Washington Commanders
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders.
Who is Jared Goff's backup? What to know about Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.
Teddy Bridgewater’s first NFL appearance in two years comes on 73-yard Lions TD drive
Teddy Bridgewater and Marcus Mariota duking it out in the NFC divisional round — who would’ve thought it? The former, fresh off a state championship as the head coach of his high school alma mater in January,
Teddy Bridgewater active for Lions' playoff matchup with Commanders
Bridgewater played for the Lions in 2023 and retired at the season's end before coming out of retirement and re-signing with the Lions on Dec. 26.
Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Teddy Bridgewater During Lions-Commanders
Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.
From high school coach to NFL QB again, Teddy Bridgewater gives Lions more than a routine backup
Teddy Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship. Now, he's back with the Lions in their Super Bowl quest.
Why it was 'Lions or bust' for Teddy Bridgewater in return to Detroit, NFL
Teddy Bridgewater said he stayed in regular contact with Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell while leading his old high school to a Florida state title.
Teddy Bridgewater Comes Off Bench In NFC Divisional Playoff Game
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater came out of retirement for the Detroit Lions to play in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders. During the contest, Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a pick-six in the second quarter.
Teddy Bridgewater Enters Lions-Commanders Playoff Game Months After Coaching Alma Mater to State Title
After officially announcing his retirement in February, Teddy Bridgewater returned to the NFL, re-signing with the Detroit Lions to serve as Jared Goff’s backup. Bridgewater had been coaching his alma mater to a state championship but decided to come back for Detroit’s playoff run,
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker not surprised Teddy Bridgewater re-signed by team
The Lions signed Bridgewater as insurance ahead of the playoffs in a move Lions coach Dan Campbell insisted was no reflection of their faith in Hooker as a backup.
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Detroit Lions make change at backup quarterback as they open postseason
Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.
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Detroit Lions re-sign quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for playoff run
The Detroit Lions have signed a familiar quarterback to the roster for the playoff run. Former Lions quarterback ...
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Report: Teddy Bridgewater Expected to Sign With Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are adding a familiar face to the quarterback room ahead of the final stretch of the season. Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement and signing ...
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Observations: Detroit Lions’ historic season ends in playoff heartbreak
A first-round bye, back-to-back division titles and a franchise-record 15 wins for the Lions will not result in the Super ...
Detroit Lions offseason: Key dates, NFL draft picks, big free agents and more
The Lions' season ended in crushing fashion, and despite the team winning 15 games, the talk this offseason will be about how ...
Officials seemingly miss a penalty on hit that briefly knocked Jared Goff from the game
The Detroit Lions quarterback was in pursuit on the interception return when he was hit hard in the head by Washington ...
Jared Goff, Lions Blow No. 1 Seed, Ripped By NFL Fans in Playoff Loss to Commanders
The Detroit Lions' season came to a disastrous end on Saturday, falling to the Washington Commanders by the final score of 45 ...
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Wojo: Lions’ stunning collapse as painful as any Detroit has seen
By midway through the fourth quarter, Ford Field was mostly, ghostly quiet. This was the ending no one envisioned, the nightmare performance no one could fathom.