Bridgewater's previous NFL career took a turn after a major knee injury in 2016, but he battled back to start for the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. He later had stints with the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Detroit. "He's a pro pro and (coach) Todd (Bowles) has a good relationship with him," Licht said.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Buccaneers GM Reveals Team's New Quarterback Was 2020 Plan B to Tom Brady. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday signed 10-year NFL veteran Teddy Bridgewater to a one-year contract following a visit with the team that morning.