Josh Dobbs expresses frustration with Patriots handling of his release
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Joshua Dobbs, now a backup quarterback for the Detroit Lions, voiced his dissatisfaction with the New England Patriots regarding his recent departure from the team. He highlighted that the timing of his release left him without the chance to join another team early in the offseason. Dobbs stated he found it frustrating not to be involved in OTAs due to the Patriots' handling of his situation. Despite the challenges, he has been preparing for the upcoming season and is eager to make an impact in Detroit.
- •Dobbs is now with the Detroit Lions after leaving the Patriots.
- •He was frustrated by the timing of his release from New England.
- •Dobbs missed OTAs due to not being picked up by another team early.
- •He emphasized his ongoing preparation for the upcoming season.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Lions QB Josh Dobbs 'frustrated' with how Patriots handled release
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Former Patriots Quarterback Rips New England Over ‘Very Frustrating’ Exit
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Former $8 Million QB Sounds off Over ‘Very Frustrating’ Exit
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Dobbs on leaving New England: “That was very frustrating, the way they handled that"
"The New England Patriots made their backup quarterback decision months ago.The way they reached it is still bothering the player who lost the job.Joshua Dobbs, who spent the 2025 season behind Drake Maye, resurfaced this week after signing with the Detroit Lions.His arrival in Detroit came with a pointed message about his departure from New […] The post Patriots’ Former $8 Million QB Sounds off Over ‘Very Frustrating’ Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
"Joshua Dobbs did not hide his frustration when discussing how the Patriots handled his offseason departure, saying New England’s timing placed him in an unusually difficult position.
"New Lions backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs says he's happy to be in Detroit — but not happy with his former team, the Patriots.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:27 AMLions QB Josh Dobbs 'frustrated' with how Patriots handled release
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs was not happy with how he was released by the New England Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:38 PMFormer Patriots Quarterback Rips New England Over ‘Very Frustrating’ Exit
Joshua Dobbs did not hide his frustration when discussing how the Patriots handled his offseason departure, saying New England’s timing placed him in an unusually difficult position.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:22 PMPatriots’ Former $8 Million QB Sounds off Over ‘Very Frustrating’ Exit
The New England Patriots made their backup quarterback decision months ago.The way they reached it is still bothering the player who lost the job.Joshua Dobbs, who spent the 2025 season behind Drake Maye, resurfaced this week after signing with the Detroit Lions.His arrival in Detroit came with a pointed message about his departure from New […] The post Patriots’ Former $8 Million QB Sounds off Over ‘Very Frustrating’ Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:14 PMJosh Dobbs on leaving New England: “That was very frustrating, the way they handled that"
New Lions backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs says he's happy to be in Detroit — but not happy with his former team, the Patriots.
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