Teddy Bridgewater Faces Suspension from Miami High School Coaching Role

Teddy Bridgewater, once a prominent NFL quarterback, announced his suspension from the coaching staff at Miami Northwestern Senior High via social media on Sunday. The suspension arises from allegations that he offered impermissible benefits to student-athletes.

On July 7, Bridgewater sought assistance from his followers to recover expenses incurred while supporting players, which included $700 weekly for Uber rides, $2,200 for pregame meals, and $1,300 for athletic recovery services.

Andre Williams, the athletic director at Northwestern, clarified the situation in a statement to local media on July 11. "A coach cannot provide free or reduced-cost transportation to a student, nor can they purchase anything for a student," he stated, referencing regulations set by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

In response to inquiries about whether the football program was under investigation due to Bridgewater's post, Williams confirmed that the FHSAA was looking into the matter.

Bridgewater, now 32, expressed his commitment to the team despite the suspension. "The suspension came from MNW," he wrote on Facebook. "It's impossible to suspend someone who doesn't work for you. So if I'm suspended from MNW, I'm free to go to another school of my choice but I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE."

He also mentioned that he had self-reported the payments to the school administration. "There was no investigation… We SELF REPORTED," he added, suggesting that he felt the administration was eager to remove him from his position.

Bridgewater's coaching tenure began with a bang as he led Miami Northwestern to a Class 3A state championship in 2024. His NFL career spanned several teams, starting with the Vikings in 2014 and including stints with the Saints, Panthers, Broncos, and Dolphins, where he played in 65 of 78 games before transitioning to coaching.