Joshua Dobbs returns to Lions on one-year contract during preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Former Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions during the 2026 NFL preseason. The contract is worth $1.425 million, with $475,000 fully guaranteed. This marks Dobbs' second stint with the Lions; he was previously on the team's practice squad in 2022. Over his NFL career, Dobbs has played for multiple teams including New England last season, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, and Cleveland. He started the last two games of 2022 for the Titans and had a collegiate career where he threw for 7,138 yards and 53 touchdowns at Tennessee.
- •Dobbs signs with Detroit during the 2026 NFL preseason.
- •Contract is valued at $1.425 million with $475,000 guaranteed.
- •This is Dobbs' second time with the Lions.
- •He played for New England last season.
- •Dobbs scored 53 touchdowns in college at Tennessee.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Former Tennessee quarterback returning to Lions in NFL
"Former Vol signs with Detroit during the 2026 NFL preseason.
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