Updated August 15, 2026
Teddy Bridgewater (born November 10, 1992) is the quarterback for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 5. He played college football at Louisville. The Minnesota Vikings selected him No. 32 overall in the 2014 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2023. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: quarterback (QB)
- Number: 5
- Born: November 10, 1992
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Weight: 215 lb
- College: Louisville
- NFL draft: 2014, No. 32 overall (Minnesota Vikings)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings (2014–2017)
Teddy Bridgewater played 13 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2014, completing 259 of 402 passes (64.4 percent) for 2,919 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 85.2.
Teddy Bridgewater played 16 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2015, completing 292 of 447 passes (65.3 percent) for 3,231 yards, 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 88.7.
Teddy Bridgewater played 1 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2017, completing 0 of 2 passes (0 percent) for 0 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 0.
New Orleans Saints (2018–2019)
Teddy Bridgewater played 4 regular season games for the New Orleans Saints in 2018, completing 14 of 23 passes (60.9 percent) for 118 yards, 1 touchdowns and 1 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 70.6.
Teddy Bridgewater played 9 regular season games for the New Orleans Saints in 2019, completing 133 of 196 passes (67.9 percent) for 1,384 yards, 9 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 99.1.
Carolina Panthers (2020)
Teddy Bridgewater played 15 regular season games for the Carolina Panthers in 2020, completing 340 of 492 passes (69.1 percent) for 3,733 yards, 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 92.1.
Denver Broncos (2021)
Teddy Bridgewater played 14 regular season games for the Denver Broncos in 2021, completing 285 of 426 passes (66.9 percent) for 3,052 yards, 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 94.9.
Miami Dolphins (2022)
Teddy Bridgewater played 5 regular season games for the Miami Dolphins in 2022, completing 49 of 79 passes (62 percent) for 683 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 85.6.
Detroit Lions (2023)
Teddy Bridgewater played 1 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, completing 0 of 0 passes (null percent) for 0 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is null.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2025)
Teddy Bridgewater played 3 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025, completing 8 of 15 passes (53.3 percent) for 62 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 63.8.
Postseason
Teddy Bridgewater played 1 postseason games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2015, completing 17 of 24 passes (70.8 percent) for 146 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 86.5.
Teddy Bridgewater played 1 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, completing 1 of 1 passes (100 percent) for 3 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 79.2.
NFL statistics
Regular season
Passer rating is computed from DLP IQ completions, attempts, yards, touchdowns and interceptions.
| Year | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rate | Rush | RuTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Minnesota Vikings | 13 | 259 | 402 | 64.4 | 2,919 | 14 | 12 | 85.2 | 209 | 1 |
| 2015 | Minnesota Vikings | 16 | 292 | 447 | 65.3 | 3,231 | 14 | 9 | 88.7 | 192 | 3 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3 | 0 |
| 2018 | New Orleans Saints | 4 | 14 | 23 | 60.9 | 118 | 1 | 1 | 70.6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | New Orleans Saints | 9 | 133 | 196 | 67.9 | 1,384 | 9 | 2 | 99.1 | 31 | 0 |
| 2020 | Carolina Panthers | 15 | 340 | 492 | 69.1 | 3,733 | 15 | 11 | 92.1 | 279 | 5 |
| 2021 | Denver Broncos | 14 | 285 | 426 | 66.9 | 3,052 | 18 | 7 | 94.9 | 106 | 2 |
| 2022 | Miami Dolphins | 5 | 49 | 79 | 62 | 683 | 4 | 4 | 85.6 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 8 | 15 | 53.3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 63.8 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | 81 | 1,380 | 2,082 | 66.3 | 15,182 | 75 | 47 | 90.3 | 848 | 11 |
Postseason
Passer rating is computed from DLP IQ completions, attempts, yards, touchdowns and interceptions.
| Year | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rate | Rush | RuTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 17 | 24 | 70.8 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 86.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 18 | 25 | 72 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 86.9 | 0 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1.8 million, $1.8 million per year, and $1.59 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
