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Lions Re-Sign Teddy Bridgewater as Veteran Backup After Kyle Allen's Exit

Detroit taps the 33-year-old for locker-room leadership to bolster depth behind Jared Goff.

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Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions walks on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (10) sits on the bench during a Los Angeles Rams offensive series in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • NFL Network first reported the agreement, with contract terms not yet disclosed.
  • The move follows Kyle Allen's two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills in free agency.
  • Bridgewater returns to Detroit after a 2025 stint with the Buccaneers, having previously been with the Lions in 2023 and 2024.
  • He has not started since 2022 and has attempted just 15 passes over the past three seasons, including an 8-for-15, 62-yard outing for Tampa Bay last year.
  • Dan Campbell has praised Bridgewater's mentoring, including work with Jameson Williams, and reporting indicates the Lions are expected to keep seeking a younger long-term backup.