Lions will sign Josh Dobbs to replace Teddy Bridgewater
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions have signed veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million contract with $475,000 guaranteed, following Teddy Bridgewater's departure and placement on the reserve/retired list.
- Dobbs is expected to serve as the likely No. 2 quarterback behind starter Jared Goff, with the only other quarterback on the roster being undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer.
- Dobbs, 31, was originally a fourth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017 and has played for multiple NFL teams over the past decade, including the Jaguars, Browns, Titans, Cardinals, Vikings, 49ers, and Patriots.
- In 2022, Dobbs spent time on the Lions’ practice squad before joining the Tennessee Titans’ active roster, and he has appeared in 27 regular-season games with 15 starts throughout his career.
