Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater announced his suspension from his high school coaching job at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, weeks before the season. He claims the suspension, which he says came from the school and not an investigation, is due to accusations of providing impermissible benefits to players, though he states he self-reported covering expenses. The NFL community has rallied in his defense.
NFL world rushes to defense of Teddy Bridgewater after star QB suspended from high school coaching job
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater announced his suspension from his high school coaching job at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, weeks before the season. He claims the suspension, which he says came from the school and not an investigation, is due to accusations of providing impermissible benefits to players, though he states he self-reported covering expenses. The NFL community has rallied in his defense.
Trending- 1 2018 and 2019: Bridgewater volunteered from the bleachers.
- 2 Earlier this month: Bridgewater asked for monetary donations for his training camp.
- 3 Sunday (recent): Teddy Bridgewater revealed his suspension.
- Bridgewater's suspension from coaching
- Support from the NFL world
- Potential disruption to the high school football team
What: Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was suspended from his high school coaching job.
When: Sunday (Bridgewater revealed suspension), Earlier this month (Bridgewater asked for donations), 2018 and 2019 (volunteered from bleachers).
Where: Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Florida.
Why: Accusations of providing impermissible benefits to players (covering Uber rides, meals), and alleged internal conflict with associate head coach Verne Louis and "Admnistrative homeboys."
How: The school issued the suspension, which Bridgewater claims is invalid as he is not an employee. He self-reported covering expenses.