Theodore Edmond Bridgewater Jr. is an American NFL quarterback playing for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL season. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. After announcing his retirement in February 2024, he re-entered the NFL with the Lions in December 2024. Before joining the Lions, he played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015 and named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2014.
Bridgewater played high school football at Miami Northwestern Senior High School under coach Billy Rolle. As a senior, he threw for 2,606 yards and 22 touchdowns and was selected to play in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was also rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com. After high school, he attended the University of Louisville, where he played college football for the Louisville Cardinals from 2011 to 2013 (according to the official website of the University of Louisville).
Who are Teddy Bridgewater’s parents?
Teddy Bridgewater Sr. and Rose Murphy are the parents of Bridgewater. He was born to them in Miami, Florida, on November 10, 1992, and is the youngest of four children.
Teddy Bridgewater's mother
Rose Murphy is the mother of Teddy Bridgewater. Rose Murphy, raised her four children as a single mother. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when he was 14 (via CBS Sports). As of December 2024, she is a cancer survivor.
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FAQs on Teddy Bridgewater
A. Teddy Bridgewater weighs around 215 pounds as of December 2024.
A. Teddy Bridgewater has played for seven NFL teams.
A. No, Teddy Bridgewater doesn’t have children as of December 2024.
A. No, Teddy Bridgewater has not earned any Super Bowl title as of the 2023 NFL season.
