Teddy Bridgewater to Join Buccaneers as Backup QB

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who has played ten NFL seasons, is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following his departure as head coach at Miami Northwestern High School. Bridgewater previously led Miami Northwestern to a state title but stepped down amid a suspension for providing impermissible benefits to players, which remains under investigation. He most recently served as a backup for the Detroit Lions during the 2024 playoffs. The Buccaneers are seeking experienced quarterback depth due to injury concerns for both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask, and General Manager Jason Licht revealed Bridgewater was previously considered as a backup option in 2020. Bridgewater will join a quarterback group that includes Mayfield, Trask, and Michael Pratt as the team looks ahead to the upcoming season. Despite leaving coaching, Bridgewater has expressed his intent to support his alma mater in other ways.