Bridgewater Retires, Lions Hunt QB | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Teddy Bridgewater’s NFL journey ends with retirement, leaving the Detroit Lions scrambling to fill his veteran quarterback role as they gear up for preseason. The 11-year pro, known for bouncing back from a brutal knee injury and leading New Orleans to five straight wins after stepping in for Drew Brees, leaves behind a legacy of reliability and clutch performances. With Luke Altmyer — a promising but still-developing college QB from Illinois — getting reps in camp, the Lions are actively hunting for another seasoned signal-caller to compete alongside him, aiming to have a new addition ready…