The Tampa Bay Buccaneers instantly uplifted their franchise by signing Tom Brady in 2020. General manager Jason Licht revealed the team's less exciting contingency plan. Five years ago, Brady ended a 20-year career with the New England Patriots and joined the Buccaneers.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Buccaneers GM Reveals Team's New Quarterback Was 2020 Plan B to Tom Brady. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday signed 10-year NFL veteran Teddy Bridgewater to a one-year contract following a visit with the team that morning.

Bridgewater recently received a suspension as a volunteer football coach at Miami (Fla.) Northwestern High for giving impermissible benefits to players during the 2024 season. With no prep coaching duties to worry about,