Overview
- The one-year signing, announced Monday by the team, ends roughly two weeks of uncertainty over earlier reports.
- Bridgewater slots in as Jared Goff's primary backup and replaces Kyle Allen in the quarterback room.
- The 33-year-old said he feels renewed, calling this year his 'Fountain of Youth' and vowing to compete and mentor younger teammates.
- His return follows a brief retirement to coach Miami Northwestern to a state title, a 2025 suspension for impermissible benefits, and a stint with the Buccaneers.
- Florida’s Senate responded to the suspension with a bill allowing up to $15,000 a year for student welfare by high school coaches, which still awaits House approval and the governor’s signature.