Teddy Bridgewater Comeback: Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Lions – is a Super Bowl Run in sight? | NFL news

Just when you thought Teddy Bridgewater was out of football for good, the veteran quarterback is making a comeback, and he’s picking a pretty exciting time to do so. The Detroit Lionscurrently at 13-2 and chasing the NFC’s no. 1 seed, confirmed Thursday that Bridgewater has signed to return to their quarterback room. NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news first.

A comeback fit for a championship contender

Bridgewater returns to the Lions after sitting out the previous season in the NFL. In 2024, the former first-round draft pick turned his focus to coaching and helped lead his Miami Northwestern High School alma mater to a Florida Class 3A State Championship. But the itch for the big stage doesn’t seem to be so easy to break.

The timing couldn’t be more appropriate – or indeed more fascinating. Bridgewater’s previous stint in Detroit was as Jared Goff’s second-in-command in a surprising 12-5 Lions campaign during 2023. As much as he didn’t attempt a pass on his team that season, his presence added that steadying presence to a very veteran-rich Lion’s outfit. He now steps into an even better-prepared-to-push-it-that-way unit this season.

A veteran with Miles to Go

Bridgewater’s career has been a rollercoaster. Over nine seasons, he has accumulated more than 15,000 passing yards, 75 touchdowns and 11 rushing scores while maintaining a 33-32 record as a starter. Not the flashiest quarterback in the league, Bridgewater’s composure and experience could be what Detroit needs as they go for their first Super Bowl title.

His addition bolsters an already talented quarterback room that includes Jared Goff and rookie Hendon Hooker. Whether Bridgewater sees the court or simply reinforces the locker room with his leadership, his presence adds depth to a team that is firing on all cylinders.

Why now?

Bridgewater’s decision to return raises an interesting question: why now? With the Lions looking like legitimate Super Bowl contenders, the appeal of a championship was perhaps too alluring to resist.
Detroit’s high-powered offense, led by Goff, coupled with a suffocating defense, has made them a team to beat this season. Bridgewater’s return signals a calculated move for both player and team — a boost just in time for the NFL’s most grueling stretch.

A chance for redemption

For Bridgewater, this is more than a comeback; it is a chance for redemption. Although he is an old-timer, he has never won a Super Bowl ring. Could this be the storybook ending he’s been looking for?
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