Bridgewater and Dan Campbell remained in contact on a regular basis and the talks were not just about football or planning his return. When asked what it would mean to win a Super Bowl for Campbell and Aaron Glenn, Bridgewater shared insights into how much his relationship with Detroit's coaches meant to him.

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL during the 2024 regular season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and has a legitimate chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture on Sunday.

Usually, a Super Bowl contender signing a new backup quarterback in Week 17 signals a glaring lack of faith in their usual No. 2. But Lions head coach Dan Campbell insisted on Thursday that adding Teddy Bridgewater “doesn’t mean we’re disappointed” in 2023 third-rounder Hendon Hooker, who has spent the season backing up Jared Goff.

"I really haven't put it into perspective yet," quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said of his recent return the Detroit Lions. "It happened so fast."

Nobody wants to see it, Dan Campbell especially. But this is a way of life in the NFL. You get good, and then everyone wants what you have. The Detroit Lions are no exception. They kept their coaching staff together for as long as they could,

For the first time in franchise history, the Detroit Lions have earned a playoff bye. It's an unprecedented success for a team that just won two playoff games in the same season for the first time in over 60 years in 2023.

The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football to end the NFL’s regular season. The winner takes the NFC North crown and No. 1 seed, while the loser will be the No. 5 seed on the road in the wild-card round. Let’s dive into our projected depth chart for the Lions.

Teddy Bridgewater was the 32nd pick of the 2014 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, the team the Detroit Lions play Sunday for the NFC North title.

Wojo asks Dan Campbell about playing in big games like Sunday vs. Vikings.

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The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings play Sunday in the finale of the regular season and the NFL's first meeting of teams with at least 13 wins.

Detroit Lions linebacker and defensive captain Alex Anzalone is returning for the winner-take-all Week 18 showdown against Minnesota Vikings.