Teddy Bridgewater Announces Retirement After Ten Seasons

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Sunday that backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater would "step away" from the team, noting that the decision was ultimately up to the player. The following day, Bridgewater posted a statement on social media confirming his retirement. He said his body could no longer handle the demands of the sport and that he needed to prioritize his health and family. > "It's finally run its course and when the body speaks to me, I have to listen so that I can be in one piece and available for my children as they grow up," Bridgewater wrote. Teammates and former colleagues responded with messages of support and gratitude for his contributions over ten seasons.