Detroit Lions sign Josh Dobbs as backup quarterback after Bridgewater retires
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Josh Dobbs to bolster their roster following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement. Bridgewater, who was expected to serve as the backup to Jared Goff, was placed on the reserve/retired list. Dobbs, a familiar figure in Detroit after spending time on the practice squad in 2022, has experience under Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Last season, he started for the Cardinals and Vikings, posting a combined record of 3-5. The Lions plan to give Dobbs a chance to compete for the backup job against undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer in the coming preseason game against the Bengals.
- •Josh Dobbs signs a one-year, $1.425 million deal with the Lions.
- •Teddy Bridgewater has been placed on the reserve/retired list.
- •Dobbs has made 27 career appearances and 15 starts since 2018.
- •He previously spent time on the Lions' practice squad in 2022.
- •Dobbs is expected to compete with Luke Altmyer for the backup role.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions signing QB Josh Dobbs as Teddy Bridgewater replacement
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign Josh Dobbs as backup QB after Teddy Bridgewater retires
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Dobbs signs with Lions as Teddy Bridgewater replacement
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions signing QB Josh Dobbs to replace Teddy Bridgewater
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Lions will sign Josh Dobbs to replace Teddy Bridgewater
"Teddy Bridgewater is back in retirement, and the Detroit Lions didn't waste any time finding his replacement. Veteran Joshua Dobbs is in.
"Detroit has reportedly found their Teddy Bridgewater replacement. The Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs.
"The Detroit Lions have their new veteran backup quarterback in Josh Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:30 PMDetroit Lions signing QB Josh Dobbs as Teddy Bridgewater replacement
Detroit has reportedly found their Teddy Bridgewater replacement. The Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:00 PMLions sign Josh Dobbs as backup QB after Teddy Bridgewater retires
Teddy Bridgewater is back in retirement, and the Detroit Lions didn't waste any time finding his replacement. Veteran Joshua Dobbs is in.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:48 PMJosh Dobbs signs with Lions as Teddy Bridgewater replacement
The Detroit Lions signed veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs following Teddy Bridgewater's apparent retirement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:47 PMDetroit Lions signing QB Josh Dobbs to replace Teddy Bridgewater
The Detroit Lions have their new veteran backup quarterback in Josh Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:44 PMLions will sign Josh Dobbs to replace Teddy Bridgewater
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