Ravens Rumored to Sign Former Pro Bowl QB as Lamar Jackson's Backup

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The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly considering signing veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to back up star Lamar Jackson. Bridgewater, a former Pro Bowler, has played for eight teams since being drafted in the first round in 2014 and is viewed as one of the better backup quarterbacks in the NFL. The move would provide an upgrade over Cooper Rush, who struggled as Jackson's replacement last season when the Ravens missed the playoffs by just one game.

Why it matters

The Ravens learned the hard way last season how important having a capable backup quarterback can be. With Lamar Jackson dealing with injuries, the team first turned to the ineffective Cooper Rush before finding more success with Tyler Huntley, who is now a free agent. Signing Bridgewater would give Baltimore a proven, respected veteran to step in if Jackson were to miss time again.

The details

According to a report from Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom, some around the NFL see Teddy Bridgewater as a potential fit in Baltimore to back up Lamar Jackson. Bridgewater, a Pro Bowler in 2015, has mostly served as a backup over the last nine seasons, including most recently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. He is viewed as a great locker room presence and one of the better backup signal-callers in the league. If the Ravens were to sign Bridgewater, they could easily cut Cooper Rush without much pain, especially if they designate him a post-June 1 release.

• The Ravens missed the playoffs by just one game in 2025 after Cooper Rush struggled as Lamar Jackson's replacement.
• Tyler Huntley, who played better than Rush when he took over, is now a free agent.

What they’re saying

What’s next

If the Ravens sign Teddy Bridgewater, they would likely release Cooper Rush, potentially designating him as a post-June 1 cut to spread out the dead cap hit.