[](https://www.joebucsfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bridgewaterlefttight.png)Unwanted in Tampa, 2025 Bucs backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has reunited with the Lions.
How bout that. Bridgewater lands a new team one day into free agency! (Kyle Trask is still looking for work.)
Todd Bowles was clear last month at the NFL Scouting Combine that he and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager are looking for a backup QB, so Bridgewater departing is no surprise. His contract terms with the Lions have not yet been reported.
Bridgewater, 33, looked overwhelmed in his only significant action for the Bucs last season, coming off the bench to relieve Baker Mayfield in a blowout (we-didn’t-show-up) loss at the Los Angeles Rams.
Are the Bucs waiting to see if veteran QB Andy Dalton gets cut from the Panthers? Carolina signed Kenny Pickett to replace him this week.
Dalton hitting the street seems inevitable if the Panthers can’t find a trade partner. Dalton also seems to have more in the tank than Bridgewater and Joe suspects the Bucs are interested in an experienced guy with a strong arm.