Dobbs Elevates Lions’ Backup QB Race
Josh Dobbs outplayed Luke Altmyer in Detroit’s 25-16 preseason win over the Colts, throwing two touchdowns and directing a flawless two-minute drill to bolster his case as Jared Goff’s backup. Altmyer struggled with turnovers and limited production, leaving his bid to back up Goff unsettled while the Colts featured rookie Anthony Richardson and quarterback Riley Leonard in mixed results.
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About Joshua Dobbs
Robert Joshua Dobbs, nicknamed "the Passtronaut", is an American professional football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Dobbs has been a member of nine NFL teams during his career, including as the starter for the Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers. He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots.
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- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 26, 1995