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Joshua Dobbs Calls Patriots’ Release Process “Very Frustrating”
8/12/2026, 8:07:43 AM
Dobbs’ Frustration Over Patriots Release
Backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, now with the Detroit Lions, said the New England Patriots handled his offseason departure in a way that left him “very frustrated.” The Patriots cut Dobbs two weeks into free agency after hoping to trade him, a timing that prevented him from pursuing other opportunities during organized team activities (OTAs).
Background & Career Path
Dobbs entered the NFL in 2017 and has moved among ten teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (twice), Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns (twice), Detroit Lions (now), Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots. His experience with frequent roster changes has made the Patriots’ handling of his release stand out as particularly unsatisfactory to him.
Official Statements & Responses
Dobbs emphasized that he has spent the entire offseason training and staying ready for his new role with Detroit. He noted that the Patriots’ decision to cut him early in free agency limited his ability to explore other options before other teams filled backup quarterback needs. No public comment from the Patriots organization was included in the source material.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was a weird offseason because it was my first time not having OTAs and everything, and that was just by the nature of my situation in New England, with the timing. That was very frustrating, the way they handled that,” — Joshua Dobbs
