Former Patriots QB reportedly finds new home after offseason release
Veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs reportedly signed with the Lions in free agency after spending one season with the Patriots in 2025.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Josh Dobbs has reportedly secured a new contract with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The deal is for one year and includes a salary of $1.4 million. Dobbs joined the Patriots as their backup quarterback in 2025 and contributed to the team's Super Bowl appearance at the end of last season.
Prior to his time with the Patriots, Dobbs played for the Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers throughout his NFL career. The Georgia native was drafted by the Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft, the 135th overall pick. Dobbs will now join the Lions as they begin their training camp, which includes quarterback Jared Goff and rookie Luke Altmyer.
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