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Teddy Bridgewater Set to Sign with Buccaneers After High School Coaching Exit

General manager Jason Licht says the Buccaneers will sign the veteran quarterback, who resigned his Miami Northwestern post after a suspension over covering player expenses.

Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (12) hands the ball off during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images/File Photo
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; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (10) throws a pass during warmups before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Overview

  • Bridgewater stepped down as Miami Northwestern’s head coach following a July suspension by the Florida High School Athletic Association for paying meals, recovery services and Uber rides for his players
  • On Tuesday he visited the Buccaneers’ training camp, underwent a physical and is expected to finalize a one-year contract
  • Jason Licht confirmed the team plans to add Bridgewater as experienced backup behind starter Baker Mayfield
  • The move shores up depth after third-string quarterback Michael Pratt was sidelined by a back injury and current backup Kyle Trask has limited game experience
  • A former first-round pick and 2015 Pro Bowler, Bridgewater brings a decade of NFL experience across six franchises to the NFC South contender