Former Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is making a surprising career move. According to The Portal 305, Bridgewater will be leaving the NFL to become a high school football coach. Specifically, he will be taking on the role of head coach at Miami Northwestern High School, his own alma mater.
This decision by Bridgewater has been in the works for some time now. In fact, he had already revealed his plans to retire and pursue coaching in Florida during an interview with The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett back in December. It seems that Bridgewater is ready to transition into a new chapter of his life.
Bridgewater’s time with the Lions was short-lived, as he only spent one season with the team. During that time, he appeared in just one game, which resulted in a 42-24 victory in Week 5. Although he didn’t make any pass attempts, Bridgewater did contribute by handing off the ball and taking two kneel downs.
While his playing time may have been limited in Detroit, Bridgewater had a successful career overall. He had a record of 33-32 as a starter, with his standout season being in 2015 when he led the Vikings to an 11-5 record and earned a Pro Bowl selection. Throughout his 10-year career, Bridgewater also played for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins.
Now, Bridgewater is ready to embark on a new journey as a high school football coach. It will be interesting to see how he brings his experience and knowledge to the next generation of players at Miami Northwestern High School. The Lions will also need to find a new backup quarterback for the upcoming season, as Bridgewater’s departure leaves a void in their roster.
