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Joshua Dobbs signs with Lions after Patriots release

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:34 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Joshua Dobbs signs with Lions after Patriots release

Summary

Quarterback Joshua Dobbs has signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Detroit Lions. This move comes after Dobbs spent the previous season with the New England Patriots, where he was the backup quarterback and helped the team reach the Super Bowl. Dobbs previously played for the Lions in 2022 and joins a quarterback room that includes Jared Goff and rookie Luke Altmyer as training camp progresses.

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What We Know

•Dobbs signed a one-year deal worth $1.4 million with the Lions.
•He played for the Patriots in 2025, reaching the Super Bowl.
•Dobbs previously played for the Lions in 2022.
•He joins Jared Goff and rookie Luke Altmyer in the Lions' quarterback room.
•The signing comes during ongoing Lions training camp.

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1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former Patriots QB reportedly finds new home after offseason release

What they're saying

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Veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs reportedly signed with the Lions in free agency after spending one season with the Patriots in 2025.
— Yahoo Sports

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