Lions Host QB Teddy Bridgewater for Workout
The Detroit Lions could still be in search of their next backup behind Jared Goff. They hosted veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for a workout Monday.
News first broke of the team's initial interest before the NFL Draft, with reports indicating the team had put forth a "strong" contract offer to lure the veteran to Detroit.
The Louisville product, if signed, could compete to serve as Jared Goff's backup during the 2023 season, giving the Lions a reliable option behind the starter.
The team has publicly supported Nate Sudfeld, but could be seeking additional insurance.
Bridgewater could be interested in reuniting with Dan Campbell. The two spent two seasons together with the New Orleans Saints, where Campbell served as the tight ends coach.
“I’ve got a lot of respect for Teddy Bridgewater, because I think he’s a winner in this league," Campbell said about the experienced signal-caller back in 2021. "Man, he’ll hurt you in play-action pass. He’s going to be smart with the football.”
The veteran has started 65 games across eight seasons, and has played snaps for the Minnesota Vikings, the Saints, the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins.
In his career, he has thrown for 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. He holds a career record of 33-32 as a starter.
Bridgewater was drafted by the Vikings at No. 32 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, and started 28 games over two seasons, before suffering a season-ending injury in 2016.
He was dealt to the Saints in 2018, where he started six games in two years. The last three seasons have seen him play one year apiece in Carolina, Denver and most recently, Miami.
Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it clear early in the offseason that the team would continue to address the backup quarterback position.
Nate Sudfeld, who held the role last season, was re-signed to a one-year contract. The Lions drafted University of Tennessee signal-caller Hendon Hooker in the third round of the draft.
