Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater suspended from Miami Northwestern coaching job, cites self-reporting
The action stems from allegations that he provided impermissible benefits to players.
Bridgewater, 32, acknowledged the suspension in a Facebook post Sunday, saying he remains committed to the program.
"The suspension came from MNW," Bridgewater wrote. "It's impossible to suspend someone who doesn't work for you. So if I'm suspended from MNW, I'm free to go to another school of my choice but I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE."
Coach says he self-reported payments
Bridgewater previously posted on Facebook that he had paid for Uber rides, meals and recovery services for players last season. He asked for public donations to help cover those costs in the upcoming year.
In the same post confirming his suspension, Bridgewater said he had self-reported the payments to the school. "There was no investigation… We SELF REPORTED," he wrote, adding that he believed the school administration wanted him gone.
Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern to a Class 3A state championship in his first year as coach in 2024.
Bridgewater started started in 65-of-78 career games in the NFL, since being drafted in 2014: Vikings (2014-17), Saints (2018-19), Panthers (2020), Broncos (2021) and Dolphins (2022).
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