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Teddy Bridgewater is about to call it a career. The Lions quarterback told the Detroit Free Press that he plans to retire following the 2023 season. The 31-year-old is currently the backup to Jared Goff and has not seen the field much this year, but noted that he is embracing this season and soaking up his final weeks in the league.
“Whatever was meant for me, it played out the exact way it was meant,” Bridgewater said. “And I’m still with that mindset every day, and I’m just really appreciative that I’m in Year 10. I tell everyone this is my last year, so I’m in my final year and I’m just enjoying it all, man.”
Bridgewater told the Free Press that he considered retiring after the 2022 season, but ultimately decided to join the Lions after talking with head coach Dan Campbell.
The quarterback entered the NFL as a first-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings out of Louisville. He started 12 games his rookie year and was blossoming into an efficient player for the Vikings. However, his career trajectory took a turn after suffering a torn ACL and dislocated knee during…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2023-12-16 16:10:56
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