Lions agree with Teddy Bridgewater as backup QB: report

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The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday night on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to share the details.

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Bridgewater has now started at least one game in seven of his eight seasons and filled in for Miami Dolphins starter Tua Tagovailoa last year.

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In the last two seasons, he started 29 games for Carolina and Denver. He threw a total of 33 touchdown passes and 18 interceptions for the Panthers and Broncos.

Minnesota drafted the former Louisville star in 2014 with the No. 32 pick. He has a 33-32 career record as a starter with the Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Panthers, Broncos and Dolphins. He has completed 66% of his passes over his career, with 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.