Lions sign veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to one-year deal
Detroit signs former backup Josh Dobbs to a one-year contract after placing Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list, positioning him as the likely backup to Jared Goff.
Detroit announced the signing of quarterback Josh Dobbs following the departure of Teddy Bridgewater, who has been placed on the reserve/retired list. Dobbs, 31, will join the Lions on a one-year contract worth $1.425 million, including $475,000 guaranteed, and is expected to serve as the backup to starter Jared Goff. The Lions' only other quarterback on the roster is undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer, a former Illinois player.
Dobbs was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and has spent the past decade with multiple teams, including the Jaguars, Browns, Titans, Cardinals, Vikings, 49ers and Patriots. He previously spent a brief stint on Detroit's practice squad in 2022 before being signed by the Tennessee Titans. Over his career, Dobbs has appeared in 27 regular-season games, starting 15 of them.