Lions sign Teddy Bridgewater as a veteran backup QB

By The Associated Press

FILE - Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (10) is seen on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 24, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Stacy Bengs]

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are bringing back Teddy Bridgewater to give the team a veteran backup quarterback for their playoff run. Coach Dan Campbell said the team signed Bridgewater as another backup with second-year player Hendon Hooker behind starter Jared Goff. The Lions have clinched a playoff spot and can earn the top seed in the NFC with two more wins. Bridgewater was the backup in Detroit for the 2023 season when he got on the field for three snaps at the end of a blowout win over Carolina. He spent the fall coaching high school football.