Former UofL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is not returning to his coaching job at his high school alma mater and will instead return to the National Football League.Bridgewater signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after visiting the team and passing his physical Tuesday, according to a report by CBS Sports. The 32-year-old QB retired from the NFL in February 2024 but returned late last season, signing with the Detroit Lions for a brief stint. The Buccaneers will be the eighth NFL team for which Bridgewater has played has played for. His previous teams include the Vikings, Jets, Saints, Panthers, Broncos, and Dolphins.Bridgewater coached Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship last season but was suspended for providing unauthorized benefits to players.This will be his 10th season in the NFL.
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Former UofL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is not returning to his coaching job at his high school alma mater and will instead return to the National Football League.
Bridgewater signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after visiting the team and passing his physical Tuesday, according to a report by CBS Sports.
The 32-year-old QB retired from the NFL in February 2024 but returned late last season, signing with the Detroit Lions for a brief stint.
The Buccaneers will be the eighth NFL team for which Bridgewater has played has played for.
His previous teams include the Vikings, Jets, Saints, Panthers, Broncos, and Dolphins.
Bridgewater coached Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship last season but was suspended for providing unauthorized benefits to players.
This will be his 10th season in the NFL.