Teddy Bridgewater, who played nine NFL seasons, retired after playing one season with the Detroit Lions in 2023.

Former University of Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is making his return to the NFL after retiring last year. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Bridgewater is signing with the team Thursday, the Detroit Free Press reported. The NFL Network first reported the news.

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will step away from being a high school state champion coach and jump back into the NFL. He’s coming out of retirement and has signed with the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday.

Teddy Bridgewater said he stayed in regular contact with Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell while leading his old high school to a Florida state title.

"I really haven't put it into perspective yet," quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said of his recent return the Detroit Lions. "It happened so fast."

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL during the 2024 regular season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and has a legitimate chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture on Sunday.

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