Teddy Bridgewater Fantasy

The Carolina Panthers agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Tuesday, according to a source. It was reported earlier in the day that the two sides had a basic agreement, and now we have the numbers. The Panthers gave Cam Newton permission to seek a trade before agreeing with Bridgewater to be their starter moving forward. Bridgewater has some familiarity with Carolina's offensive coordinator from their time in New Orleans. He went 5-0 in place of an injured Drew Brees last season, but he was mostly a game manager. The 27-year-old has played in just 15 games the last three seasons and will be more of a QB2 with upside in an offense that runs through running back Christian McCaffrey.

Mar. 17th • 7:06 PM

The Carolina Panthers are finalizing a deal with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to be their starting quarterback on Tuesday, according to sources. Sources are saying that Bridgewater should get around $20 million per season. Cam Newton was given permission to seek a trade earlier in the day, and now we know why. Teddy B will pilot an offense in Carolina that runs through running back Christian McCaffrey. The 27-year-old was 5-0 in relief of Drew Brees last year with the Saints. He was mostly a game manager in that role, but Bridgewater could have some QB1 appeal in the right matchups. He's probably better off being drafted as a QB2, though. He had 1,384 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions in nine games played in 2019.

Mar. 17th • 12:51 PM

The Carolina Panthers are showing strong interest in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to sources. Talks between the two sides have been going well. This comes after the team gave Cam Newton permission to seek a trade. It's looking like Carolina just isn't sold on Newton's health after he missed 14 games with a foot injury in 2019 and two games the previous season with shoulder issues. If the Panthers move on from Newton, Bridgewater might be the perfect fit for an offense that runs through running back Christian McCaffrey. He won't be a surefire QB1 if he becomes a starter again, but Bridgewater could have low-end QB1 upside piloting the Panthers offense.

Mar. 17th • 12:13 PM