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Lions sign Joshua Dobbs as backup quarterback

8/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Detroit Lions signed veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater retired, filling the backup role.
Jackson Meeks forced a special-teams fumble that helped seal the Lions’ Saturday win.
Jacob Saylors rushed 14 times for 87 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry, fourth among 67 qualifiers.
Joshua Dobbs faced pressure on five of 13 dropbacks, went 0-4, and earned PFF’s second-worst grade (20.9).

History

Historical Context

After signing veteran Jon Kitna on March 14 2008, the Lions turned to a modest-stat quarterback who started all 16 games, posted 4,068 passing yards and helped a roster that finished an unprecedented 0-16 season. The 2024 backup signing of Joshua Dobbs follows that pattern, showing Detroit’s continued reliance on short-term veteran depth.

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Story summary

Detroit Lions signed veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater retired, filling the backup role.
Jackson Meeks forced a special-teams fumble that helped seal the Lions’ Saturday win.
Jacob Saylors rushed 14 times for 87 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry, fourth among 67 qualifiers.
Joshua Dobbs faced pressure on five of 13 dropbacks, went 0-4, and earned PFF’s second-worst grade (20.9).

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