Teddy Bridgewater

Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced the news on Sunday, sharing a heartfelt message about Bridgewater as well. The quarterback has stepped away from the sport previously, but it seems like a retirement announcement could be next. Luke Altmyer is the current backup QB in Detroit.

The Lions agreed to terms with QB Teddy Bridgewater.

Fantasy Impact

Bridgewater spent last season backing up Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay. He'll compete for the backup job in Detroit this offseason.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Teddy Bridgewater will get most of the first-team practice snaps this week.

Fantasy Impact

Bridgewater will prepare to start with Baker Mayfield battling a shoulder injury. Mayfield figures to do everything he can to not miss any time, but it seems likely he'll miss at least one game. This remains a situation to monitor the rest of the week.

Teddy Bridgewater completed 8-of-15 passing attempts for 62 yards in Sunday night's 34-7 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Fantasy Impact

Bridgewater had to unexpectedly slot in on Sunday night after Baker Mayfield left the game with a shoulder injury. The veteran wasn't able to get much going when he took the field, but he limited his mistakes and looked okay overall. He will continue to be the starter if Mayfield misses time, which would be bad news for Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving, and all of Tampa Bay's fantasy-relevant players.

Teddy Bridgewater won the backup quarterback job for the Buccaneers.

Fantasy Impact

Bridgewater will enter the season backing up Baker Mayfield. He came out of retirement to sign with Tampa on August 5.