Lions turn to Dobbs in quarterback shuffle behind Goff

$475,000 of the one-year deal is fully guaranteed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

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A QB shuffle behind Jared Goff with Teddy Bridgewater stepping aside again. Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: Detroit is signing Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million contract after Teddy Bridgewater informed the team he planned to step away, with retirement likely. Dobbs previously spent time on Detroit's practice squad in 2022.

Why it matters: The move fills Detroit's veteran backup vacancy before the 2026 preseason. Bridgewater had been set to serve as Jared Goff's No. 2.

By the numbers: The $475,000 guarantee represents one-third of Dobbs' $1.425 million contract.

What to watch: Dobbs' preseason reps will show how quickly he can absorb the offense and settle behind Goff.

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@MikeGarafolo Aug 9, 4:34 PM ET

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Lions turn to Dobbs in quarterback shuffle behind Goff

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