The Lions signed Bridgewater as insurance ahead of the playoffs in a move Lions coach Dan Campbell insisted was no reflection of their faith in Hooker as a backup.

Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement as he signed with the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke about Bridgewater joining the team shortly after and expressed why this addition will be beneficial to Detroit for the remainder of the regular season and postseason run.

Welcome back, Teddy Bridgewater. After teasing his return last week, Bridgewater is coming out of retirement to sign with the Detroit Lions, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo.