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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has retired from professional football for the second time, stepping away from the Detroit Lions during the team’s ongoing training camp. Head coach Dan Campbell announced the departure on Sunday, noting that Bridgewater had been competing for the backup position behind starter Jared Goff before deciding to exit the squad mid-camp.
The Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list ahead of Sunday’s practice session. Campbell expressed confidence that Bridgewater’s latest retirement decision may prove permanent this time around, though the veteran signal-caller previously retired after the 2023 season before rejoining Detroit for 2024. Campbell praised Bridgewater’s character and professionalism, emphasizing his concern about disappointing the team.
To address the sudden vacancy, Detroit swiftly signed quarterback Josh Dobbs to a deal worth $1.425 million, which includes $475,000 guaranteed, according to NFL Network. Dobbs brings familiarity with the Lions organization, having spent time on the practice squad in 2022 and most recently served as a backup to Drake Maye on the New England Patriots.
Dobbs differs from Goff in style, functioning as a dual-threat quarterback who can generate yardage with his legs, contrasting with Goff’s traditional pocket-passing approach. Bridgewater joined Detroit as an unrestricted free agent in March after backing up Baker Mayfield with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2025.
The 31-year-old Bridgewater, a first-round pick by Minnesota in 2014, earned Pro Bowl honors early in his tenure. His career trajectory shifted dramatically following a devastating knee injury during a 2016 preseason practice that resulted in a left knee dislocation and torn ACL.
Over his career, Bridgewater appeared in 83 games as a starter with a 33-32 record across 11 seasons, accumulating 15,182 passing yards and 75 touchdown passes. He previously served stints with the Saints, Panthers, Broncos, and Dolphins before rejoining the Lions.
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