Detroit Lions, Teddy Bridgewater

Detroit Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Washington Commanders
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders.
Who is Jared Goff's backup? What to know about Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater
Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Around the league, Bridgewater has developed a reputation as a good teammate and locker room presence.
Teddy Bridgewater active for Lions' playoff matchup with Commanders
Bridgewater played for the Lions in 2023 and retired at the season's end before coming out of retirement and re-signing with the Lions on Dec. 26.
Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Teddy Bridgewater During Lions-Commanders
Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.
Teddy Bridgewater’s first NFL appearance in two years turns into long Lions’ TD drive
Teddy Bridgewater and Marcus Mariota duking it out in the NFC divisional round — who would’ve thought? The former, fresh off a state championship as the head coach of his high school alma mater in January,
Detroit Lions' season ends after 45-31 loss to Washington Commanders in divisional round of the playoffs
The top-seeded Detroit Lions​ host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field with a trip to the NFC Championship on the line.
Lions vs Commanders: Everything we know from Detroit's mistake-filled playoff loss
Washington certainly played well enough to win, but the Lions made several critical mistakes throughout the game. Detroit turned the ball over five times, including a pick-six, and surrendered four Commanders scoring drives of 70 yards or more.
Teddy Bridgewater Comes Off Bench In NFC Divisional Playoff Game
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater came out of retirement for the Detroit Lions to play in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders. During the contest, Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a pick-six in the second quarter.
Teddy Bridgewater Enters Lions-Commanders Playoff Game Months After Coaching Alma Mater to State Title
After officially announcing his retirement in February, Teddy Bridgewater returned to the NFL, re-signing with the Detroit Lions to serve as Jared Goff’s backup. Bridgewater had been coaching his alma mater to a state championship but decided to come back for Detroit’s playoff run,
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Detroit Lions make change at backup quarterback as they open postseason
Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.
Teddy Bridgewater Tells Jameson Williams 'Keep Working, Stay Angry'
A major factor in his development has been the presence of Teddy Bridgewater. The veteran quarterback served as Jared Goff's ...
Jared Goff, Lions Blow No. 1 Seed, Ripped By NFL Fans in Playoff Loss to Commanders
The Detroit Lions' season came to a disastrous end on Saturday, falling to the Washington Commanders by the final score of 45 ...
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Observations: Detroit Lions’ historic season ends in playoff heartbreak
A first-round bye, back-to-back division titles and a franchise-record 15 wins for the Lions will not result in the Super ...
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Take Command: Washington downs Detroit 45-31
DETROIT, Mi. – It’s halftime in the NFC Divisional round playoff game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions. In ...