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Bridgewater's Backup Battle Heats Up | Detroit Lions News
The Detroit Lions are betting on grit over glory as they bring back Teddy Bridgewater for a third stint as backup QB — but with just 15 passes thrown in his last season, his experience might not be enough when pressure mounts. Enter Luke Altmyer, an undrafted rookie from Illinois who’s turning heads with his accuracy, poise, and stats: 64% completion, 5,700+ yards, 4 TDs for every INT, plus 700 rushing yards and 12 TDs. Coaches love his progress, but know he’s still learning. With the backup role on the line, Altmyer could prove that talent and readiness trump pedigree — and maybe even steal…
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