The Detroit Lions can have a brand new backup quarterback for tonight’s sport vs. the Washington Commanders.

Bridgewater retired after the 2023 season to teach highschool soccer at his alma mater, Miami Northwestern. After main Northwestern to a Florida highschool state championship this season, Bridgewater got here out of retirement and joined the Lions’ quarterback room in late December. He served as Detroit’s emergency third quarterback behind Goff and Hooker to finish the common season, however with the playoffs upon us, the Lions opted for Bridgewater’s expertise within the backup function.

Bridgewater has made 65 profession begins and has a 33-32 profession win-loss document with 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.