The Detroit Lions have some reshuffling to do in their quarterback room after one of their veterans surprisingly announced his retirement. Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who was set to be Detroit's backup, has informed the team that he is planning to step away from the team and retire, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. However, Bridgewater ultimately returned to the NFL, spending the 2024 season with the Lions and 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lions head coach Dan Campbell hinted Bridgewater's decision to hang up his cleats will be for good this time, though. "Teddy Bridgewater is going to step away.