Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who is now a high school football coach at Miami Northwestern, has been suspended for providing impermissible benefits to his players. Bridgewater confirmed the suspension in a Facebook post and expressed his commitment to remaining with Miami Northwestern despite the suspension. He clarified that the suspension was issued by MNW, but since he does not technically work for the school, he is free to transfer to another school if he chooses to do so. However, Bridgewater stated that he has no intention of leaving and is willing to volunteer from the bleachers if necessary.
The suspension likely resulted from a post Bridgewater made on Facebook in which he disclosed that he had covered expenses such as Uber rides, meals, and recovery services for his players. This caught the attention of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), and they are investigating the matter further. The FHSAA has penalized other schools for similar violations in the past.
Bridgewater, who had a successful NFL career before retiring to coach at Miami Northwestern, has faced challenges since joining the high school coaching staff. Despite these setbacks, he remains dedicated to his role at the school. It remains to be seen if Miami Northwestern will face additional consequences due to Bridgewater’s suspension.
