A South Florida icon is calling it a career.
Teddy Bridgewater, a veteran quarterback for the Detroit Lions, has made the decision to leave the franchise in the middle of training camp. He was put on the reserve/retired list prior to practice Sunday.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated that he's under the belief that this is the final retirement for the 33-year-old. Previously, Bridgewater retired following the 2023 campaign, but made a return to Detroit in 2024. (RELATED: 'I'm Not Sure What's Going On': Anthony Richardson's Future With Colts Cloudy In Aftermath Of Trade Request)
"I think he can only truly answer that, but I feel like this is where it's at for sure right now. This is where it needs to be and where he felt," said Campbell. "And his biggest worry was letting us down. That's the type of guy he is, and he's not."
He continued: "That's as far as it can get. He meant a lot."
The #Lions are signing veteran Josh Dobbs to a one-year, .425 million deal with 5k fully guaranteed, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 9, 2026
It’s a significant commitment to Dobbs as the No. 2 quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement. pic.twitter.com/UjQ8lUBXB4
Coach Campbell with an update on Teddy Bridgewater, who is stepping away from the team. pic.twitter.com/BO5sq5jXPS
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 9, 2026
Being the South Florida enthusiast that I am, particularly Miami, I've always been a fan of Teddy Bridgewater.
Raised in Liberty City, Bridgewater put himself on the map during his playing days at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, which eventually led him to a stint with his hometown Miami Dolphins in 2022 when he was in the NFL.
A couple of years later in 2024 as the head coach of his high school alma mater, he led the Bulls to the Florida Class 3A state championship, further adding to his legacy in South Florida.
I know this story is about the Detroit Lions, but as a Miami guy, the Bridgewater retirement hits home for me.
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