Detroit Lions
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Detroit Lions helmet during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL training camp is underway for all 32 teams. The Detroit Lions are entering the season eager to get back to the playoffs after missing out last year.
Unfortunately, Detroit’s depth at the most important position has taken a very serious blow, per head coach Dan Campbell.
“Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has informed the team that he plans to step away from the team, with retirement likely. At age 33, Bridgewater was set to be Detroit’s backup. Now, they’ll work out a few QBs,” ESPN’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday.
In a previous interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio, starting Lions quarterback Jared Goff discussed Bridgewater‘s importance.
“His value to me personally shows up on game day. He’ll tell me the truth. He’ll tell me sometimes what I don’t want to hear, but then he’ll also confirm when I’m right about what I’m seeing and whatnot,” Goff said.
“I do trust him tremendously with his eyes and what he’s seeing on the sideline. Then, he’ll have ideas throughout the week which has been fun in the past, where he’ll throwan idea out and wind up hitting it on game day. He’s got so much experience, so some of the stuff that he comes up with is really good and he can help in that way too.”
Now, the team will likely turn to young player Luke Altmeyer to backup Goff.
“He’s done a really good job. Really picking it up quickly and operating the offense at a good pace which is I think probably what you want to see from a rookie,” Goff said of Altmeyer.
“Gets in and out of the huddle, calls the play right, snaps the ball on time and throws it where it’s supposed to go typically. He’s awesome to have in the room, and I like Luke a lot.”
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