After signing with the Lions earlier this month, veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had social media buzzing when he opted to wear the No. 50.
In the club’s second preseason game against the Jaguars, Bridgewater lined up under center wearing the odd jersey number—normally reserved for offensive lineman, linebackers or defensive lineman. The peculiar jersey choice did not bring the nine-year veteran any luck as he completed just 5-of-11 passes for 34 yards in the Lions’ 25–7 loss.
On Friday, it was announced that Bridgewater, who had previously worn No. 5 his entire NFL career, will be sporting No. 17 in the team’s preseason finale against the Panthers.
