Bridgewater (knee) won't have his fifth-year option exercised by the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of USA Today Sports reports.
This announcement comes as little surprise after it was announced last week that it was unlikely the Vikings would pick up Bridgewater's option. The team made clear that they do want to keep the quarterback past this season, but they aren't willing to guarantee his contract after the season-ending knee injury he suffered last August. Bridgewater remains without a timetable for return, leaving Sam Bradford as the starter for the foreseeable future.