Former Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, now coaching football at Miami Northwestern, his former high school, has been suspended for giving players benefits not allowed by rules.

Bridgewater, 32, acknowledged the suspension in a social media post that was later removed.

The issue likely stems from a July 7 Facebook post, where he revealed he had paid for Uber rides, food, and recovery care for his team last season. He also encouraged fans to donate to support similar costs this year.

“The suspension is from MNW, and they can’t suspend someone who’s not employed,” Bridgewater stated. “So if MNW suspended me, I can move to another school but I’m NOT LEAVING.

“And if it’s necessary, I’ll coach from the stands like I did back in 2018 and 2019 when no one complained.”

Bridgewater added that he informed the school himself about the support he gave to players.

“Man, folks stirred up a mess. Got a call tonight, and there’s no actual investigation,” Bridgewater posted on Facebook. “You need to be on payroll to be investigated. The paperwork part is true, but we SELF-REPORTED…”

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) gave the allegations to Miami Northwestern and is now reviewing the situation.

Bridgewater stepped away from the NFL in 2023 to take over as coach at Miami Northwestern. In year one, he guided the team to a Class 3A state title. He later rejoined the Lions on Dec. 26 to serve as backup to Jared Goff through the end of 2024.

The longtime NFL QB played briefly in Detroit’s Divisional Round defeat to the Commanders, completing one short pass and executing a handoff on a trick play that ended in a 61-yard score by Jameson Williams.