On August 29, the Saints announced team roster moves that the club had acquired QB Teddy Bridgewater from the New York Jets in a trade. Here are five things to know about the newest Saints quarterback:
- During the 2018 preseason, Bridgewater has completed 28-of-38 passes (73.7%) for 316 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and a 104.7 passer rating in the preseason for the Jets, prior to being acquired by the Saints.
- In his rookie season with the Vikings in 2014, Teddy led all qualified rookies in completion percentage and passer rating for the season, completing 72.1% of his passes for a 103.0 rating over the season's final five weeks. He also earned Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year honors.
- Bridgewater set a school record at Louisville with a 68.4% completion percentage and threw only 24 interceptions in 1,142 attemps. He also led the Cardinals to three bowl appearances during his three seasons while also earning MVP honors in the 2013 Sugar Bowl win over #4-ranked Florida.
- Teddy served as the Grand Marshall of the 2015 Kentucky Derby and gave the "Riders Up" command at the start of the race.
- Bridgewater was the inspiration for the children's book, "Little Bear Teddy: Big Dream Come True," written by his girlfriend, Erika Cardona.
Meet the newest member of the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater points during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 15-13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up during the New York Jets Washington Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) smiles on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Kerry Wynn (72) during the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 15-13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) hands the ball to Bilal Powell (29) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 15-13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) in action against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater talks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater talks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks to hand the ball off during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Autey)
FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says the organization has not yet determined whether to activate quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the physically unable to perform list next week. Spielman told reporters that Bridgewater will be evaluated again following practice on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) passes during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) passes on the field during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater smiles on the bench against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks to hand off the ball in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) scrambles as San Diego Chargers cornerback Adrian Phillips (31) defends during an NFL preseason football game in Minneapolis. The Vikings placed Bridgewater on injured reserve Wednesday, Aug. 31, the day after their starting quarterback suffered a dislocated left knee, torn anterior cruciate ligament and other significant damage during a non-contact drill during practice. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
