Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his place as a highschool soccer coach in Miami for allegedly offering impermissible advantages to his gamers.
Bridgewater, 32, confirmed his suspension by Miami Northwestern in a Fb submit Sunday however mentioned he stays dedicated to his alma mater.
“The suspension got here from MNW and it is not possible to droop somebody who would not give you the results you want. So if im suspended from MNW im free to go to a different faculty of my alternative however IM NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
“And if it comes right down to it, I’ll volunteer from the bleachers like I used to in 2018 and 2019 when nobody had an issue.”
Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern to a Class 3A state championship in his first season because the coach in 2024.
He returned to the NFL in December to function Jared Goff‘s backup with the Detroit Lions however didn’t seem in a regular-season sport. Within the playoffs, he accomplished his solely cross try for 3 yards in a 45-31 loss towards the Washington Commanders within the divisional spherical.
Bridgewater posted earlier this month on Fb that he paid for Uber rides, meals and restoration providers for his gamers final season. He requested followers to donate to assist cowl such bills this yr.
He mentioned within the submit confirming his suspension that he self-reported the funds to Miami Northwestern.
The Florida Excessive Faculty Athletic Affiliation confirmed to Rivals on Monday that it’s gathering extra data.
Bridgewater performed for six NFL groups from 2014-24, compiling a 33-32 file with 15,120 passing yards and 75 touchdowns. He made the Professional Bowl after an 11-5 season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2015.
Discipline Degree Media contributed to this report.
