Teddy Bridgewater Unretires, Rejoins Lions Ahead of Playoffs

Fresh off a high school state championship as head coach of his alma mater, the 10-year vet returns to provide experience to the Detroit locker room.

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL game, in Denver, Colo., on Nov. 28, 2021. Jack Dempsey/AP Photo

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the Detroit Lions active roster, the NFL team announced on Thursday.

Bridgewater, 32, played for the Lions in 2023, then retired after the season and signed as head coach of his alma mater, Miami Northwestern Senior High School. After leading the team to a Florida high school state championship, Bridgewater is coming back to help the Lions in their championship run.