Louisville football has many players represented in the NFL preseason right now, and one name that has been trending is former star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The former star quarterback played for the Cardinals from 2011 to 2013, when Louisville was still in the Big East, and dominated as he was named Big East Offensive Player of the year in 2012.
The former high school football coach came out of retirement and earned an offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week, making it his eighth NFL team in his 12-year NFL career.
Well, the former Cardinal star now joins another Louisville alum, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just posted a photo on social media that has all of Louisville fans smiling from ear to ear, as the image is perfect.
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Teddy Bridgewater and Yaya Diaby create an awesome photo for Louisville fans
Bridgewater joins Yaya Diaby on the Bucs as the star linebacker has played in the NFL for two seasons now after being drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Diaby played for the Cardinals from 2020 to 2022 and has now emerged as a solid linebacker in the NFL, as last season he finished with 54 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Bridgewater and Diaby got together yesterday after practice, and the Bucs captured this wholesome moment for Louisville fans, and the Cardinals made this moment go viral. One thing is for sure, and that is Louisville fans love to see their players succeed on the professional level, and the fact that these players are part of two different decades makes it even better.
Tampa Bay ✖️ @LouisvilleFB pic.twitter.com/DtTgmWHwt3
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) August 8, 2025
Louisville has one of the best cultures in all of college football, and seeing these two elite players come together and represent the Cardinals on the NFL level is a full-circle moment for Louisville. Both players are seen throwing the "L's" up and immediately put a smile on all Cardinals fans' faces.
The Bucaneers will make their preseason debut this evening at 7:30 p.m. local time against the Tennessee Titans.
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