Teddy Bridgewater Retires After 10 Seasons | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Teddy Bridgewater, the Lions’ backup QB, has officially retired from the NFL after a decade-long battle with a debilitating knee injury that’s left his body unable to recover as it once could. Despite defying the odds and earning respect across the league for his resilience and positive spirit, Bridgewater made the heartwarming decision to prioritize his long-term health and be present for his kids — stepping away on his own terms. Former teammates like Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown rallied behind him, celebrating his legacy and the impact he had on the locker room. Bridgewater closed by…