FILE - Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (12) throws against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) (Seth Wenig, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
The Detroit Lions are bringing back an old face to backup Jared Goff.
The Lions are reportedly signing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who came out of retirement last year to sign with the Bucs.
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Bridgewater, 33, played for the Lions from 2023-2024, serving as Jared Goff’s primary backup.
The Lions had to fill the void left by last year’s backup, Kyle Allen, who signed with the Buffalo Bills.
Bridgewater appeared in one game for Detroit back in 2023, and played in four games last year for Tampa Bay.
Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.