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Teddy Bridgewater is doing another NFL comback that Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht confirmed the team’s plans to sign him.
Bridgewater, 32, comes out of retirement for the second time to attend Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Licht confirmed to journalists on Tuesday that Bridgewater was in Tampa for a visit and that although no deal is official, the “intention” is to sign him.
Detroit Lions Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater runs off the field in 2023. (Junfu he/USA Today Network via Imag images)
“We had some discussions about it that it would be a nice addition to [quarterback] Room, good for Baker. Experienced guy, obviously a smart, hell of high school – hell of a coach in general. But just a good addition just to have that wealth of experience there. ”
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Licht did not say that Bridgewater would step in to act as a backup over Trask, but said the competition is still open.
Bridgewater has played 10 seasons in NFL, predominantly with Minnesota Vikings, Who he was chosen by in the first round of 2014 NFL Draft. He also spent time with the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.
Detroit Lions Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on the sidelines at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023. (Bob Donnan/USA Today Sports)
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In 2023, he announced his plans to retire, which he officially did in early 2024. He continued to pursue coaching football at his former high school in Miami, where he led the team to a state 3A championship last season.
Bridgewater got out of retirement in December to join the Detroit Lions In their playoff persecution. He is 33-32 as a starter and has a total of 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns, 47 interceptions and has a 90.5 passing rating.
Miami Northwesterns Teddy Bridgewater raises the state trophy after the team’s win over Raines in Class 3A Championship on December 14, 2024. (Chet Peterman/ Special to Post/ USA Today -Network via Imag images)
Last month, Bridgewater was suspended from coaching his former high school team for giving players financial benefits. He questioned the suspension and added in a Facebook post which he “himself reported.” He also said in the post, “I don’t go anywhere.”
