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Veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs led Detroit to three touchdown drives, finishing 15-of-19 for 128 yards with two TDs, as the Lions defeated the Colts 25-16 in the preseason finale; rookie Luke Altmyer started but struggled, throwing an interception and a fumble, while Dobbs’ poised performance bolstered his case as Detroit’s top backup in the game’s closing moments.
The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Josh Dobbs to back up Jared Goff after Teddy Bridgewater retired; Dobbs will serve as the No. 2 QB behind Goff with undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer as the third, and Aidan Keanaaina was placed on IR. Dobbs has previous NFL stops with the 49ers, Cardinals, Vikings and Titans and appeared in four games for New England last season.
Teddy Bridgewater has officially retired from the NFL, posting on Instagram that this time it’s for real as the Lions sign Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal to back up Jared Goff and bolster quarterback depth. Bridgewater, a former Pro Bowler with Minnesota in 2015 who overcame a major knee injury in 2016 and later started 29 games in 2020–21, had a recent return to Detroit before stepping away. The Lions are preparing for their Sept. 13 opener, reconfiguring the QB room with Dobbs and Luke Altmyer in the mix.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran QB Josh Dobbs to replace the retired Teddy Bridgewater, adding a quarterback with NFL starting experience and prior familiarity with Detroit’s coaches. Dobbs will join a competition for the backup role behind Jared Goff with Luke Altmyer, and could see early preseason action versus the Bengals as Altmyer develops; the team has also worked out Jake Haener and Jack Plummer.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million deal with $475,000 guaranteed to back up Jared Goff after Teddy Bridgewater leaves the team. Dobbs will join Luke Altmyer as the other quarterback on the roster, and he brings a journeyman NFL résumé (27 games, 15 starts) that includes a stint with the Lions’ practice squad in 2022. The deal aligns him as the likely No. 2 behind Goff and comes amid Bridgewater’s reserve/retired status.
Detroit placed Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list, signaling a likely permanent departure and prompting the team to add Josh Dobbs as the new backup to Jared Goff; Detroit also signed linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga and cornerback Ryan Cooper, and waived tight end Nick Muse.
Patriots release backup quarterback Josh Dobbs after failing to trade him; he appeared in four games for New England in 2025, completing seven of 10 passes for 65 yards. With Dobbs gone, Tommy DeVito is slated to back Drake Maye in 2026. The roundup also notes other league-wide offseason moves and signings.
Josh Dobbs, the 29-year-old quarterback, has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $2.25 million in guaranteed money and $750,000 in playtime-based incentives. Dobbs, who previously played for the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, will compete with Brandon Allen for the backup quarterback position behind Brock Purdy.
Quarterback Josh Dobbs has agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers, leaving the Vikings for the 2024 season. The fully guaranteed $2.5 million deal includes $750,000 in playing time incentives. Dobbs previously played for the Browns and Cardinals before joining the Vikings. He will join Brandon Allen as a backup to Brock Purdy in San Francisco, while the Vikings currently have Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall on their roster along with Sam Darnold.
Jaren Hall, a rookie quarterback out of BYU, has been named the backup for the Minnesota Vikings' upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hall replaced the injured Kirk Cousins earlier in the season but suffered a concussion in his first start. Josh Dobbs took over as the starter but struggled recently, leading to Nick Mullens being named the starter for the last game. Now, Hall will serve as Mullens' backup.
Josh Dobbs, the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, has been demoted to third-string in a surprising turn of events. Rookie quarterback Jaren Hall will now serve as the backup to Nick Mullens, who replaced Dobbs in the Vikings' previous game. Head coach Kevin O'Connell cited Hall's improved health and development as the reason for the change. The Vikings, currently the No. 6 seed in the NFC, are facing a tight playoff race.
Jaren Hall has been named the backup quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, behind starter Nick Mullens, while Josh Dobbs will serve as the emergency quarterback. Hall previously started a game for the Vikings but suffered a concussion, leading to Dobbs taking over. Mullens, who was initially slated to be the backup, will make his first start for the team on Saturday.
The Minnesota Vikings have demoted Josh Dobbs to third string quarterback, with rookie Jaren Hall now serving as the team's backup behind Nick Mullens. Dobbs had started the last four games but struggled in the last two, prompting the depth chart shakeup. Despite playing backup quarterbacks, both the Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals are 7-6 and will face off as three-point underdogs.
The Minnesota Vikings have decided to start Nick Mullens at quarterback in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, replacing Josh Dobbs. Dobbs started the last four games but struggled in his recent performances. Head coach Kevin O'Connell believes Dobbs understands the decision and acknowledges his contributions. In his five appearances with the Vikings, Dobbs completed 62.9% of his passes for 895 yards, with five touchdowns and five interceptions.
The Minnesota Vikings will start Nick Mullens at quarterback in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals, replacing Josh Dobbs. Mullens came in as a replacement in the fourth quarter of their previous game and helped the team secure a 3-0 victory. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell believes Mullens gives them the best chance to win, citing his ability to execute the offense in rhythm and make accurate decisions. The Vikings' offense has been struggling, and they hope Mullens can provide a boost.