Teddy Bridgewater is an American NFL quarterback for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL season. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. In his NFL career, he has played for seven NFL teams including Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and the Detroit Lions. Notably, Bridgewater officially announced his retirement in February 2024 but returned to the NFL with the Lions in December of the same year.
As a college athlete, Bridgewater chose to play football at the University of Louisville, where he played from 2011 to 2013. According to Sports Reference, he has amassed 9,817 passing yards, 72 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions. Bridgewater won Big East Rookie of the Year in 2011 and Offensive Player of the Year in 2012. He also led his team to victory in the 2013 Sugar Bowl and was named the game's MVP. Before committing to Louisville, he played high school football at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where he earned a four-star recruit rating from Rivals.com.
Teddy Bridgewater’s contract breakdown
On December 26, 2024, Bridgewater signed a one-year contract with the Lions valued at $1,210,000, according to Spotrac.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | NA | NA | NA |
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $134,444 | $109,444 | - |
| 2025 | UFA |
How much is Teddy Bridgewater getting paid?
Bridgewater will earn an average annual salary of $1,210,000. Additionally, he is set to receive a base salary of $134,444, with a cap hit of $109,444 for the 2024 NFL season.
How much does Teddy Bridgewater make in a minute?
With an average annual salary of $1,210,000, Bridgewater makes approximately $2.3 per minute.
Teddy Bridgewater’s career earnings
As of December 2024, Bridgewater has earned approximately $64,770,899 in his NFL career earnings.
Teddy Bridgewater’s contract history
Bridgewater has signed the following NFL contracts during his career as of December 2024:
| Year(s) | Team | Contract Term | Contract Value | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed Amount | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 1 year | $3,000,000 | $500,000 | $2,550,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2022 | Miami Dolphins | 1 year | $6,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 2021 | Denver Broncos | 1 year | $4,437,000 | — | $4,250,000 | $4,437,000 |
| 2020-2021 | Carolina Panthers | 3 years | $63,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $33,000,000 | $21,000,000 |
| 2019 | New Orleans Saints | 1 year | $7,250,000 | $6,000,000 | $7,250,000 | $7,250,000 |
| 2018 | New York Jets | 1 year | $6,000,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2014-2017 | Minnesota Vikings | 4 years | $6,849,502 | $3,301,456 | $5,495,479 | $1,712,376 |
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FAQs on Teddy Bridgewater
A. Teddy Bridgewater plays for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season.
A. Teddy Bridgewater was drafted with the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
A. Teddy Bridgewater was born in Miami, Florida.
A. No, Teddy Bridgewater is not married as of December 2024.
