TEDDY BRIDGEWATER NEWS

The Palm Beach Post Dolphins' Teddy Bridgewater was pulled by the spotter who said he stumbled. The QB passed tests but won't start Sunday. The NFL won't explain the call.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Hot Vikings pose tough Week 6 test for ebbing Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins enter Sunday’s matchup against the NFC-North leading Minnesota Vikings on a two-game losing streak

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes step forward in protocol Bridgewater (concussion) will be on the field for limited, non-contact participation at Thursday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bridgewater was present for Wednesday's practice, but he didn't take part in any on-field work and was instead limited to light aerobic activities off to the side. His ability to mix into non-contact drills suggests he's advanced to either the third or fourth phase of the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Head coach Mike McDaniel has already ruled out the possibility of Bridgewater starting a second consecutive game this weekend against the Vikings even though top quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) won't play, but if he's able to put in a full practice Friday, Bridgewater could be cleared to serve as rookie Skylar Thompson's backup Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice, won't play vs. Vikings

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he won't play quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Week 6; Skylar Thompson will start.

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Chris Perkins: Dolphins, in a shocker, are starting rookie Skylar Thompson over veteran Teddy Bridgewater In a surprising decision, Dolphins rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will start against Minnesota instead of veteran Teddy Bridgewater, who...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

To be backup if cleared Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Bridgewater will handle backup duties behind Skylar Thompson if Bridgewater can clear the concussion protocol in time to suit...

Impact The Dolphins will proceed through practices Wednesday though Friday with the plan of having Thompson start Week 6, with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) having already been ruled out for a second game in a row and Bridgewater not yet cleared to resume practicing. Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, McDaniel said Bridgewater will be in attendance for Wednesday's session, but he won't be partaking in any football activities and will instead do only light aerobic work. Bridgewater appears to be in the second phase of the five-step concussion protocol, and since he's unlikely to be a full participant by the end of the week, the Dolphins won't be comfortable starting him Sunday without the benefit of regular practice reps in advance of the game.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa limited in return to practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins Deep Dive: Will Tua Tagovailoa or Teddy Bridgewater return from concussion protocol soon? The Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss Dolphins quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater, who are both in the NFL's...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Explaining the NFL's new concussion protocol, why it kept Bridgewater out of Dolphins game The Dolphins became the first case study for the NFL’s updated concussion protocol on Sunday, as the league’s new no-go symptom kept quarter...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Analysis: NFL can't find elusive sweet spot to protect QBs

A week after taking heavy criticism for not protecting quarterbacks enough the NFL was roundy criticized in Week 5 for treating them with kid gloves

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins' Bridgewater still in concussion protocol

Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is still showing no concussion symptoms after a hit against the Jets on Sunday caused him to leave the game, but he remains in the concussion...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teddy's Status ... and How Tua Affected a Couple of Games Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s first start with the Miami Dolphins lasted only one play

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

In concussion protocol Bridgewater is in the NFL's concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Jets, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.

Impact Though Bridgewater subsequently passed his concussion evaluation and doesn't have concussion symptoms at this stage, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, under the league's revised policy on handling head injuries and/or concussions, the QB was deemed a "no-go" to return to Sunday's contest based on the judgement of the booth ATC spotter (independent certified athletic trainer) and was replaced by Skylar Thompson. Bridgewater, who was starting in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who is also in the concussion protocol and without a return timetable, will now look to gain clearance to play ahead of next Sunday's game against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East

New York got a safety on Miami’s first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 to snap a 12-game skid agai...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins QB Teddy Bridgewater ruled out via concussion protocol after hit; Skylar Thompson in Teddy Bridgewater was injured after being hit for a safety on the Dolphins' first snap of the game against the New York Jets.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Bridgewater Ruled Out vs. Jets Due to New Protocol He was evaluated for a head and elbow injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SI.COM

Highlight | Sauce Gardner Blitzes Teddy Bridgewater to Force a Safety Watch the Jets corner blitz off the edge to pressure the Dolphins QB on Miami's first offensive play of the game.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Won't return Sunday Bridgewater (elbow/head) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Bridgewater being held out for the remainder of Sunday's contest is related to the NFL's new concussion protocol, though there are reports that the QB was able to pass his initial concussion tests. In his absence, Skylar Thompson is handling Miami's signal-caller duties against the Jets.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Skylar Thompson? Dolphins' preseason QB hero enters game vs. Jets after Teddy Bridgewater injury With Teddy Bridgewater exiting the game with head, elbow injuries, Thompson becomes QB1 for the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who is Skylar Thompson? Dolphins' preseason QB hero enters game vs. Jets after Teddy Bridgewater injury With Teddy Bridgewater exiting the game with head, elbow injuries, Thompson becomes QB1 for the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Highlight | Sauce Gardner Sacks Teddy Bridgewater to Force a Safety Watch the Jets corner blitz off the edge to sack the Dolphins QB on Miami's first offensive play of the game.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Teddy Bridgewater injury update: Dolphins QB questionable with head, elbow injuries vs. Jets The Dolphins' second-string quarterback was injured in the first quarter at the Jets.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Highlight | Sauce Gardiner Sacks Teddy Bridgewater to Force a Safety Watch the Jets corner blitz off the edge to sack the Dolphins QB on Miami's first offensive play of the game.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Dolphins' Bridgewater exits in first quarter with injuries Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Jets,...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Skylar Thompson in at quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater hurt on Dolphins first play Teddy Bridgewater was injured after being hit for a safety on the Dolphins' first snap of the game against the New York Jets.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM