Joshua Dobbs - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Dobbs on competing alongside his teammates QB Joshua Dobbs speaks to the media about how special it is to compete with all of the guys who have worked so hard throughout camp and the...

2 DAYS AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM

Deadspin | Joshua Dobbs guides Lions over Colts in preseason finale Deadspin | Joshua Dobbs guides Lions over Colts in preseason finale

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Makes case for backup job in Detroit Dobbs completed 15 of 19 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 25-16 preseason win over the Colts. He also recorded minus-1 yard on five carries.

Impact Undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer got the start at quarterback for the Lions in their final exhibition contest as the battle to be Jared Goff's primary backup goes down to the wire and played the first and third quarters, but Dobbs put up superior numbers while running the offense in the second and fourth quarters. The veteran signal-caller didn't commit a turnover and led three TD drives in total, hitting Jackson Meeks for a six-yard score and Tay Martin with a two-yard toss before halftime before handing off to Trayveon Williams for a one-yard plunge on Detroit's first possession of the fourth quarter. Whoever wins the job as the No. 2 likely won't see much action, however -- Goff hasn't missed a game due to injury since 2021.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Dobbs finds Martin for 2-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs throws to wide receiver Tay Martin for a 2-yard touchdown.

3 DAYS AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Dobbs launches deep to Jackson for 35-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs passes to wide receiver Lucky Jackson for 35-yard gain.

3 DAYS AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Dobbs dots Meeks at goal line for 6-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs dots tight end Jackson Meeks for a 6-yard touchdown.

3 DAYS AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM

Joshua Dobbs is hanging onto roster hopes by a thread after another poor showing The Lions will have a fascinating QB2 decision to make.

AUGUST 24 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dobbs on decision-making QB Joshua Dobbs speaks to the media about the plays ran during Detroit's preseason game vs. the Washington Commanders and discusses the stre...

AUGUST 22 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Logs explosive run Saturday Dobbs completed seven of his 12 passes for 74 yards and an interception while adding two carries for 53 yards and a touchdown on the ground in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over t...

Impact Dobbs had a rather uneventful day passing, taking an egregious 15-yard sack and throwing a pressured interception in his one quarter of play. The backup quarterback's real value came on the ground when he rushed for a 50-yard break-away touchdown to tie the game at seven. While Dobbs may not have had a stellar passing outing, third-string quarterback Luke Altmyer also had an uneventful day with four sacks for 35 yards and only 86 total passing yards in his half of play.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13

Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Scoop-and-score TD! Commanders ambush Dobbs for sack and six points Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson's ambush on Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs for sack and six points 51 seconds in.

AUGUST 22 • COMMANDERS.COM

Quan Martin delivers Commanders' second takeaway against Dobbs in as many drives Safety Quan Martin delivers Washington Commanders' second takeaway against Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs in as many drives.

AUGUST 22 • COMMANDERS.COM

Dan Campbell gives the latest on Lions' QB2 battle The Joshua Dobbs vs. Luke Altmyer battle is entering its most critical stage.

AUGUST 21 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

3 QBs Lions should consider trading for amid Joshua Dobbs questions The Detroit Lions are among the lucky ones in the NFL in that they know exactly who their QB1 is, and because that player, Jared Goff, has n...

AUGUST 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dobbs on Lions' Preseason Game 2 QB Joshua Dobbs speaks to the media about the strength of the Lions' offense and his mindset heading into their upcoming preseason game agai...

AUGUST 20 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Joshua Dobbs experiment may not last very long The veteran quarterback is trending in the wrong direction as the roster cutdown date is approaching.

AUGUST 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Throws eight passes in Lions debut Dobbs completed four of eight passes for 32 yards and added a nine-yard run in Thursday's 16-14 preseason loss to the Bengals.

Impact Dobbs made his Lions debut four days after singing with the team Sunday in the wake of Teddy Bridgewater's retirement. Luke Altmyer got the start Thursday and turned the ball over three times, so the undrafted rookie seems unlikely to challenge Dobbs for the second spot on the depth chart behind Jared Goff once Dobbs familiarizes himself with Detroit's playbook. Dobbs is likely to play more extensively against the Commanders on Aug. 22 in the Lions' second preseason game.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener f...

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Dobbs on his relationship with Goff QB Joshua Dobbs speaks to the media about his first day back with the Detroit Lions and his relationship with QB Jared Goff since high schoo...

AUGUST 11 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Ex-Steelers QB Josh Dobbs quietly lands on his feet with intriguing role Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs recently signed a contract with the Detroit Lions, and his new role is ideal.

AUGUST 10 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Inks deal with Detroit Dobbs signed a one-year, $1.425 million contract with the Lions on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The contract includes $475,000 guaranteed and gives the Lions a veteran backup behind Jared Goff following Teddy Bridgewater's decision to retire. Luke Altmyer is the other quarterback on Detroit's 90-man roster, but the undrafted free agent will likely revert to the QB3 role now that Dobbs is in the picture. Dobbs served as Drake Maye's backup in New England last season, and the former has appeared in 27 regular-season games (15 starts) since entering the league as a fourth-round selection of the Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots quietly circling quarterback prospects most fans haven't noticed yet Following the release of 2025 backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, the New England Patriots will almost certainly acquire another signal caller...

APRIL 13 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Joshua Dobbs release fuels buzz around surprise Patriots QB reunion The Patriots have a major need for a veteran quarterback on their roster after Joshua Dobbs' release, and that could mean a Jimmy Garoppolo...

MARCH 24 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots fans connect Joshua Dobbs move to looming blockbuster trade Patriots fans are hoping the decision to release backup QB Joshua Dobbs means a big trade for AJ Brown is coming.

MARCH 23 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Being let go by New England The Patriots intend to release Dobbs, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In 2025, his lone campaign with the Patriots, Dobbs served as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind Drake Maye, who started all 17 of New England's regular-season contests. Dobbs was thus limited to 10 passing attempts and 10 carries during his four appearances. In light of the looming move, Tommy DeVito now slots in as Maye's top backup, while Dobbs will look to catch on elsewhere as a veteran signal-caller option with starting experience (including 12 in 2023).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14