Teddy Bridgewater Returning to Detroit Lions

NFL Network reports quarterback will re-sign with team

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:18pm

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According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is set to re-sign with the Detroit Lions, the team he played for in 2025.

Why it matters

Bridgewater's return provides stability and experience at the quarterback position for the Lions, who are looking to build on a promising 2025 season and make a playoff push in 2026.

The details

Bridgewater, 29, started 12 games for the Lions last season after joining the team as a free agent. He threw for 3,412 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, helping the Lions finish 9-7 and narrowly miss the postseason.

  • Bridgewater played for the Lions in the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Teddy Bridgewater

A 29-year-old veteran quarterback who played for the Detroit Lions in 2025 and is now set to re-sign with the team.

Detroit Lions

An NFL team based in Detroit, Michigan that Teddy Bridgewater played for in 2025 and is now set to re-sign with.

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What they’re saying

“Teddy Bridgewater going back to the Detroit Lions, the team he played for last season.”

— Ian Rapoport, NFL Network Insider (NFL.com)

What’s next

The Lions will look to finalize a contract with Bridgewater in the coming days, solidifying their quarterback position ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Bridgewater's return provides continuity for the Lions' offense and gives the team an experienced signal-caller to build around as they aim to take the next step and reach the playoffs in 2026.