Last year, former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was generating headlines without even playing. But that’s because he took a job as a coach instead.
Bridgewater’s foray into coaching went swimmingly, as he led Miami Northwestern to a 3A state title. However, now we’re learning his role came with some drawbacks too.
According to Bridgewater himself, he was apparently suspended by Miami Northwestern High School after he reportedly paid for his athletes’ Uber rides along with other “impermissible benefits.” Those benefits included physical therapy, recovery help, pregame meals, field paint, and more.
While this story may have flown under the radar, Bridgewater made it all very public by making a Facebook post about the whole scenario.
“The suspension came from MNW and it’s impossible to suspend someone who doesn’t work for you. So if [I’m] suspended from MNW [I’m] free to go to another school of my choice but [I’m] NOT GOING ANYWHERE. And if it comes down to it, I will volunteer from the bleachers like I used to in 2018 and 2019 when no one had a problem.””
Teddy Bridgewater
Bridgewater was apparently working on a volunteer basis, not as an actual employee of the school. That’s where some of the confusion came in.
Either way, as he stated, Bridgewater won’t be backing down. If anything, he seems to be even further committed to helping MNW, even if it’s not from their own sideline.
Bridgewater previously announced his retirement from the NFL after the 2023 season, but later returned in 2024 for the Detroit Lions. He remains unsigned this offseason, and it remains to be seen whether the former first-round pick is officially done with the NFL or not. Still just 32 years old, he presumably would still be able to land a roster spot with ease.
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