Lions announce Teddy Bridgewater has retired again, leaving team in middle of training camp

NFL veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has once again retired from the game.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Sunday that Bridgewater, who was competing for the backup role to Jared Goff in the quarterbacks room, has decided to step away from the team in the middle of training camp.

The Lions officially placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list ahead of their Sunday practice.

Campbell added that he believes retirement could stick this time for Bridgewater, who had previously retired following the 2023 season. But he quickly rejoined the Lions for the 2024 season.

“I think he can only...