Fans confuse Teddy Bridgewater with Jay-Z as NFL's Twitter post goes viral

Fans confuse Teddy Bridgewater with Jay-Z as NFL's Twitter post goes viral - "Need to go to sleep"

Modified Aug 08, 2023 12:42 GMT

Teddy Bridgewater joining the Detroit Lions - Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Teddy Bridgewater is now a member of the Detroit Lions, but that is not what has attracted the NFL's X community.

On Monday, league insiders revealed that the one-time Pro Bowler had agreed to a one-year deal with last year's NFC North runners-up. He had spent 2022 backing up Tua Tagovailoa at the Miami Dolphins, then assuming starting duties after Tagovailoa entered concussion protocol late in the season.

The image used in the announcement, however, drew unexpected comments, with some noting that it looked like rapper and businessman Jay-Z:

And yet another thought the picture depicted alternative songwriter Tracy Chapman:

Will Teddy Bridgewater's addition help the Lions seal NFC North in Aaron Rodgers' absence?

Besides backing up Jared Goff, Teddy Bridgewater is also joining the Detroit Lions for another crucial reason.

He is coming in as insurance for both Goff and rookie Hendon Hooker, the latter of whom is still recuperating from an ACL injury that he suffered during his second (and ultimately final) season with the Tennessee Volunteers. Before Bridgewater came on board, the Lions' only other available quarterbacks were Nate Sudfeld and Adrian Martinez.

Head coach Dan Campbell had commented to the Detroit News last month about potentially acquiring Bridgewater:

The former Minnesota Viking was not exactly stellar in Miami, putting up only 49 completions on 683 yards and an even touchdown-interception ratio (4:4). But in the two seasons prior, he had proven a capable starter with the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, throwing for at least 3,000 yards in each of them.

He also brings with him familiarity with Campbell, who had worked with him in New Orleans. There, Bridgewater proved a capable backup, even throwing for over 1,000 yards in 2019 while Drew Brees was nursing a thumb injury.

With what could be the NFC North's best quarterback duo, the Lions may be a strong favorite to win the division and potentially be its only playoff representative.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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