Lions announce Teddy Bridgewater has retired again, leaving team in middle of training camp

NFL veteran Teddy Bridgewater has retired from the game for a second time, stepping away from the Detroit Lions during training camp. Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes this retirement is permanent and praised Bridgewater’s character and mentorship. The team has signed Josh Dobbs to fill the backup quarterback position.

• Teddy Bridgewater has retired from the NFL for the second time.
• He stepped away from the Detroit Lions during training camp.
• Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes this retirement is final.
• The Lions signed Josh Dobbs to a contract to fill the backup quarterback role.
• Bridgewater was expected to be the backup to Jared Goff.
• Bridgewater’s career included a Pro Bowl selection and a significant knee injury.
• He played for multiple teams including the Vikings, Saints, Panthers, Broncos, and Dolphins.
• Bridgewater is noted for his mentorship abilities as a backup quarterback.