Unexpected Teddy Bridgewater update raises more concerns about Lions QB depth behind Jared Goff

Rookie Luke Altmyer, an undrafted free agent, was listed as the team's QB3 before it moved Bridgewater to the reserved/retired list. After spending two seasons with the Ole Miss Rebels, he transferred to the Illinois Fighting Illini, where he starred for three seasons. 

Altmyer enjoyed a successful career at Illinois, finishing fifth in school history in passing yards (7,607) and second in passing TDs (57). The 6-foot-1, 213-pound passer, however, lacks the physical tools needed to become an NFL-caliber starting QB. 

"He has below-average arm talent relative to his size and isn't the best athlete," wrote former Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema in his scouting report of the QB. 

With that in mind, the Lions should add another QB to their room, perhaps through a trade. Would the Pittsburgh Steelers be willing to listen to offers? 

The Steelers active roster includes four QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar. Pittsburgh may keep all, but that won't preclude it from dealing one if a team offers an enticing package. Rudolph, who has a 9-9-1 starting record in the regular season in six seasons, should be the most appealing option to Detroit. 

Luckily for the Lions, Goff is durable. The 31-year-old has missed no regular-season games over the past four seasons. Still, Detroit should prepare for the worst-case scenario as it aims to return to the playoffs after going 9-8 in 2025.