Lions sign veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to one-year contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Detroit Lions announced a one-year contract with quarterback Josh Dobbs on August 9, 2026. This signing comes after backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater stepped away from the team, potentially signaling his retirement. Dobbs, a nine-year veteran, joins the competition for the backup role behind starter Jared Goff, alongside Luke Altmyer. Reports indicate that the contract is worth $1.425 million, including $475,000 in guaranteed money.
- •Josh Dobbs signs a one-year contract with the Lions.
- •Teddy Bridgewater likely retires, creating the backup opening.
- •Dobbs has nine years of NFL experience.
- •Contract worth $1.425 million with $475,000 guaranteed.
- •Dobbs competes for backup role alongside Luke Altmyer.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Signs Deal With Lions
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Sign Nine-Year Veteran Quarterback To Contract
"Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced on Sunday that veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was stepping away from the team at age 33, with retirement likely. This has now led the team to search for another QB to back up Jared Goff before the season, and just hours after the Bridgewater news, they officially […] The post Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Signs Deal With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Sunday, the Detroit Lions were hit with news that veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was stepping away from the club, likely with plans for calling it a career.This meant that that there was an opening behind starter Jared Goff for the backup position to compete for along with Luke Altmyer. The Lions filled that […] The post Lions Sign Nine-Year Veteran Quarterback To Contract appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:30 PMFormer San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Signs Deal With Lions
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced on Sunday that veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was stepping away from the team at age 33, with retirement likely. This has now led the team to search for another QB to back up Jared Goff before the season, and just hours after the Bridgewater news, they officially […] The post Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Signs Deal With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:42 PMLions Sign Nine-Year Veteran Quarterback To Contract
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions were hit with news that veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was stepping away from the club, likely with plans for calling it a career.This meant that that there was an opening behind starter Jared Goff for the backup position to compete for along with Luke Altmyer. The Lions filled that […] The post Lions Sign Nine-Year Veteran Quarterback To Contract appeared first on HEAVY.
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