Teddy Bridgewater Suspended from Miami Northwestern Coaching Position

Teddy Bridgewater, a notable figure in both the NFL and high school coaching, has been suspended from his position at Miami Northwestern, the very institution where he once played. This decision follows allegations regarding the provision of impermissible benefits to student-athletes.

In a candid Facebook post on Sunday, the 32-year-old acknowledged the suspension while expressing his unwavering commitment to the program. "The suspension came from MNW," he stated. "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."

Bridgewater had previously disclosed that he covered expenses such as Uber rides, meals, and recovery services for players during the last season. He also sought public donations to help offset these costs for the upcoming year.

In his post confirming the suspension, Bridgewater emphasized that he had self-reported these payments to the school administration. "There was no investigation… We SELF REPORTED," he noted, suggesting that he felt the administration was eager to remove him from his role.

Under Bridgewater's leadership, Miami Northwestern clinched a Class 3A state championship in his inaugural year as coach in 2024. His coaching career follows a significant NFL tenure, where he started in 65 of 78 games after being drafted in 2014. His professional journey included stints with the Vikings, Saints, Panthers, Broncos, and Dolphins.

Bridgewater's situation raises questions about the complexities of compliance within high school athletics and the implications of self-reporting violations. As he navigates this suspension, the future of his coaching career remains uncertain.