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Bridgewater Returns to Buccaneers as High School Investigation Lingers

A one-year Tampa Bay deal has Bridgewater in training camp for preseason preparations, with his coaching future dependent on an unresolved FHSAA probe into self-reported player payments.

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Overview

  • The Florida High School Athletic Association is probing Bridgewater’s self-reported $14,000 in impermissible benefits for meals, Uber rides and training services and has suspended him from Miami Northwestern’s sidelines.
  • Bridgewater signed a one-year veteran contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and joined their quarterback room as a backup to Baker Mayfield.
  • Wearing No. 16 during joint practices with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has taken snaps in training camp and is slated to see action in the upcoming preseason game.
  • He described the suspension as “very upsetting” and said he hopes the FHSAA inquiry clears him so he can return to coaching at his alma mater.
  • Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles praised Bridgewater’s veteran experience and said he can serve as a valuable mentor to Mayfield and younger quarterbacks.