Panthers allowing Teddy Bridgewater to seek a trade

Panthers allowing Teddy Bridgewater to seek a trade after Sam Darnold deal.

Teddy Bridgewater will be allowed to seek a trade following the Panthers’ deal to bring in Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, according to a report by Ian Rapoport at NFL Network.

Finding a willing trade partner won’t be easy. Bridgewater is coming off a disappointing 2020 season that saw him post more turnovers than touchdown passes. He also has a cap hit this year of around $23 million, the highest on the team.

The trouble is there may only be a handful of teams who think Bridgewater would be an upgrade over their current starters. The Broncos, Bears and Giants come to mind, to name a few.

Hopefully Bridgewater lands on his feet and gets another opportunity to start, but it seems like a long shot at this point.

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