Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB
Teddy Bridgewater, a veteran quarterback, stepped away from his position with the Detroit Lions. His coach initially said only Bridgewater could explain whether this meant he was retiring from football entirely, and Bridgewater has since provided his own explanation.
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2 developments- Aug 9Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB
- Aug 10Teddy Bridgewater explains sudden retirement from Lions
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Quiet for 68 daysLast development · Aug 10 — Teddy Bridgewater explains sudden retirement from Lions