In 2023, the Detroit Lions signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to be their backup quarterback. After the season concluded, Bridgewater retired to become the head coach of his alma mater,

Last fall was Bridgewater's first season coaching his former school, which he led to a Class 3A state championship before signing with Detroit in late December.

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is facing a punishment in his role as the head coach at Miami Northwestern High School. Bridgewater, who won a state championship in his first season as the head coach at his alma mater,