Teddy Bridgewater Landing Spots: 5 NFL teams that should sign veteran QB ahead of playoffs ft. Saints 

Teddy Bridgewater plans to return to the NFL after retiring to coach high school football during the offseason. On Tuesday's episode of "The Insiders," he said:

"My [high school] team knows that's the plan. We wanted to win a state championship and then coach goes back to the league, see what happens, and then come back February in the offseason, continue coaching high school football. We'll see how it plays out."

As a one-time Pro Bowler, the former quarterback may have no shortage of teams who will want his experience under center.

Here's a closer look at some of the likeliest candidates.

5 NFL teams that should sign Teddy Bridgewater ahead of playoffs

#5. Dallas Cowboys

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This is one of the least likely outcomes, given the presence of Cooper Rush. However, the longtime backup has not lived up to the expectations placed on him by the coaching staff.

If Mike McCarthy needs a more analytical quarterback, he could take his chances and lure Bridgewater out of retirement.

#4. Indianapolis Colts

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When Joe Flacco joined the Indianapolis Colts during the offseason, he was seen as the veteran mentor Anthony Richardson needed to improve his mentality. Instead, he may have just washed out of the league after a particularly poor two-game stretch saw his supposed understudy solidify his spot.

But the sophomore still needs guidance. Enter Bridgewater, who has been there and seen it all. He could help Richardson unlock his true potential.

#3. Seattle Seahawks

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It is emergency time for the Seattle Seahawks after their home loss to the Green Bay Packers, as Geno Smith suffered a knee injury and Sam Howell proved terrible in relief. Perfect timing for a Teddy Bridgewater comeback tour?

He would certainly have quite the cast to work with: running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet; wide receivers DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Tyler Lockett; and tight ends Noah Fant and AJ Barner. And with the NFC West more volatile than ever, all he has to do is be efficient.

#2. Miami Dolphins

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Now, onto the first team that Teddy Bridgewater knows well.

Tua Tagovailoa can easily be one of the best quarterbacks in the league... when he is healthy. The problem is, he suffered a monstrous concussion early in the season. And that shook the Miami Dolphins.

They may need an insurance policy in case it happens again. Skylar Thompson has proven that he is not him. Can Bridgewater be him again?

#1. New Orleans Saints

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The New Orleans Saints are in panic mode. They are at 5-9 and need to both sweep their last three games and have other results go their way to make the playoffs. Derek Carr is injured and may be out for the season, while Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler have not fully proven themselves in relief.

Maybe Bridgewater returns to the Big Easy and salvages this season? It will be a tall task, but he might just be the guy to do it.

Which franchise do you think Teddy Bridgewater should join ahead of the playoffs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.