Former NFL star Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his coaching position at his high school alma mater.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (12) warms up before the game between San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
In one of the recent episodes ofNightcap, Hall of Famer and analyst Shannon Sharpe gave his hornets take on the issue of Teddy Bridgewater, and sided with the former NFL star for giving “opportunities” to the high school aspirants under his care.
“Man, this is a very unprecedented game,” Sharpe said. “This is a very, very slippery slope, Teddy, that we’re tread that we’re treading on because of the precedent here. What if another NFL player or somebody of prominence becomes a coach and they fund everything?”
Sharpe went on to defend Bridgewater, explaining that his actions were well-meant, and were only to provide further opportunities to the high school athletes under his care.
“So I get what they’re saying, but Teddy’s just trying to give these kids an opportunity,” he added. “He knows everybody’s not going to get a scholarship, but he’s trying to give those guys that maybe want a scholarship or have the potential or the ability to get one the best resources and the best means to be the absolute best.”
Teddy Bridgewater was suspended from his position as coach due to violations of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) in providing “impermissible benefits” to the players under his care.
Bridgewater reportedly used his own money to pay for team and player expenses. This included regular Uber rides, meals for team members, and recovery services for his team. Reportedly, Bridgewater ended up spending thousands of dollars a week.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater runs off the field after 42-17 win over the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.
The FHSAA prohibits financial assistance to student athletes unless it will be administered through official school channels or state-approved programs. Bridgewater’s actions, though deemed by a lot of people to be well-meant, were ultimately deemed by FHSAA officials to be in violation of these regulations.
Teddy Bridgewater Gets Honest About News of Suspension
In a Facebook post, Teddy Bridgewater openly discussed the situation of his suspension as coach for his alma mater’s high school team. He clarified that there was never any investigation that happened, and that he reported himself for the matter.
“The suspension came from MNW and it’s impossible to suspend someone who doesn’t work for you,” he said in his post.
Teddy Bridgewater paid out of pocket for training camp ($14K), pride sets ($9,500), pregame meals ($2,200/wk), recovery ($1,300/wk), Ubers ($700/wk), field paint ($300/wk).
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— Master (@MasterTes) July 14, 2025
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He noted that while he is free to go to any other schools for the time being, he “won’t be going anywhere.” He also added that he would be ready to even volunteer for the team, should he officially lose his job capacity.
Teddy Bridgewater also declared that should situations escalate, he is open to working as a volunteer for the team instead.
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