Former NFL journeyman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has emerged as a favorite for numerous college and NFL coaching roles in recent weeks. During his time in the pros, he spent various lengths of time with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions.
In a post released to X (formerly known as Twitter), Bridgewater’s coaching account explained how he had received offers to continue his coaching career past the high school level. This coming after Bridgewater officially announced his retirement from the NFL to begin a new coaching chapter in his life earlier this year.
What Did Teddy Bridgewater Post on Social Media?
In the previously mentioned post, Bridgewater indicated that “A new HBCU reached out to interview me today and a couple of NFL teams have been offering coaching jobs as well. This is a cool process no lie.”
A new HBCU reached out to interview me today and a couple of NFL teams have been offering coaching jobs as well.
This is a cool process no lie.
— Coach Bridge (@coach_h2o) December 20, 2024
Bridgewater’s social media release comes after he explained to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero that he has aspirations of returning to the NFL in a playing capacity and then returning to high school football following the end of this campaign.
On The Insiders, here is Teddy Bridgewater dropping the news that he plans to make a return to the NFL now that his HS state title is locked in. pic.twitter.com/6XvfT5Zri8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2024
Bridgewater indicated that he will wait and see how the final few weeks of the NFL regular season go before making a decision, but he clearly has not ruled out a return to the professional level in the future.
Could Bridgewater Return to the NFL?
Though it’s unclear the level of interest teams may have in Bridgewater returning at this point of the season in a playing capacity, his experience could make a difference in a leadership role down the stretch for many NFL franchises.
For his career, Bridgewater threw for 15,120 passing yards, 75 passing touchdowns, and 47 interceptions. After initially retiring, he turned to coaching at the high school level.
In his first season, Bridgewater coached his alma mater, Miami Northwestern, to a state championship win this year. While it remains to be definitively seen whether he will return to the NFL as a coach or as a player — or whether he remains coaching in high school — it’s evident that Bridgewater is gaining the interest of many different college and professional football teams alike.
