Ex-Browns QB Signs With Lions After Retirement – Heavy Sports

Getty Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs has a new home. The Detroit Lions moved quickly to replace Teddy Bridgewater, signing former Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs to serve as Jared Goff’s backup. Dobbs agreed to a one-year, $1.425 million contract with $475,000 fully guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “It’s a significant commitment to Dobbs as the No. 2 quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement,” Garafolo wrote on X. Detroit will be familiar territory for Dobbs. He spent time on the Lions’ practice squad in 2022 before the Tennessee Titans signed him for the final two games of the season. Dobbs has become one of the NFL’s most well-traveled quarterbacks since the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fourth round of the 2017 draft. He has also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Browns, Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots. Joshua Dobbs Brings Starting Experience The 31-year-old Dobbs has appeared in 27 games with 15 starts, completing 62.8% of his passes for 3,346 yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He has added 515 yards and eight scores on the ground. Dobbs made his biggest impact during the 2023 season. He started eight games
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