Teddy Bridgewater Considered Leaving Lions Amid Retirement Talks

WHO:

Fox News - The Detroit Lions signed Josh Dobbs to fill the quarterback spot left by Teddy Bridgewater.

DetroitLions.com - Teddy Bridgewater is 33 years old.

DetroitLions.com - Jared Goff is the starting quarterback for the Detroit Lions.

DetroitLions.com - Teddy Bridgewater has been placed on the Reserve/Retired list by the Detroit Lions.

Heavy NFL - Teddy Bridgewater, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell

WHAT:

Fox News - Teddy Bridgewater retired mid-training camp, and head coach Dan Campbell stated that this time it feels final.

DetroitLions.com - Teddy Bridgewater has played in 83 career games with 65 starts, owning a 33-32 career record as a starter.

DetroitLions.com - Bridgewater has a career completion percentage of 66.3% with 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.

DetroitLions.com - Luke Altmyer started the last three years at Illinois, completing better than 60% of his passes all three seasons with 57 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.

DetroitLions.com - Dan Campbell announced that the team plans to sign a veteran quarterback to compete with undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer.

Heavy NFL - Teddy Bridgewater has informed the Detroit Lions that he is "stepping away" from football after 12 seasons.

NY Post - Teddy Bridgewater has abruptly left the Lions amid discussions of possible retirement from the NFL.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Detroit Lions, NFL

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Teddy Bridgewater's decision to step away from football follows a 12-season career.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Teddy Bridgewater is considering retirement from the NFL for good.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell announced that the team plans to sign a veteran quarterback to compete with undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer, who has been taking second-team reps.

DetroitLions.com - Dan Campbell stated, "We're going to add somebody. We like (Altmyer). (He) is growing ... getting better. He just needs reps. He needs a million reps, but the reps that he has gotten at this point he has improved and so we like him."

DetroitLions.com - Dan Campbell stated, "We're hoping something happens (Monday). That's the plan."

Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell responded to questions regarding Teddy Bridgewater's decision in a press conference.

The Detroit Lions have signed Josh Dobbs to fill the quarterback position left vacant by Teddy Bridgewater, who has officially retired mid-training camp. Head coach Dan Campbell emphasized that this retirement feels final, prompting the team to seek a veteran quarterback to compete with undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer, who has been taking second-team reps. This move comes as the Lions look to solidify their roster ahead of the upcoming season.