Teddy Bridgewater Responds to Being Traded to Broncos

After a tumultuous year that started with having the tough task of replacing fan-favorite Cam Newton and ended with a disappointing season in which his play declined as the season progressed, Teddy Bridgewater’s stint in Carolina is over.

Just one day ahead of the the NFL Draft, Bridgewater was traded to the Denver Broncos for a 6th round pick. The Panthers will reportedly pay Teddy $7 million and the Broncos will chip in $3 million.

Carolina will pay a portion of Bridgewater’s 2021 compensation as part of a restructured contract to finalize the deal to Denver, which now has competition for Drew Lock … and options with the No. 9 pick. https://t.co/R7ryftKY6T

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 28, 2021

Bridgewater, who unfollowed the Panthers on social media early in the offseason and was noticeably let off a team graphic about the future, responded to the news by posting a celebratory gif on his Instagram story.

Teddy seems to be pleased with the trade… pic.twitter.com/qfaD8nYI3B

— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) April 28, 2021

Panthers fans reacted with gifs and pictures of their own.

How we doing, #PanthersTwitter? #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/S2GRYZCn5V

— Jason Hewitt (@JasonHewitt50) April 28, 2021

pic.twitter.com/E5PnQVhjue

— raul (@raul_falcon1) April 28, 2021

Thanks for all of the 2-yard check downs, the end zone fumble and all of the other various fourth quarter meltdowns. Savvy move, boys! pic.twitter.com/47twF6ur0L

— Cory Spiers (@coryspiers) April 28, 2021

It’s clear that this decision was the best for both parties. Now the only question is, what will the Panthers do in tomorrow’s draft?