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The 2026 NFL season has seen multiple starting quarterbacks go down with injuries, most recently Jaxson Dart of the New York Giants. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that Dart will have season-ending knee surgery after exiting New York’s Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams early.

NFL News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 29

Former Tennessee Football Quarterback Josh Dobbs' Huge Game Could Lead to Big News

The former Tennessee Volunteer and current NFL veteran Josh Dobbs has had quite the up-and-down career as he has been on several NFL teams. But Dobbs seemed to have solidified his spot on the Detroit Lions as the backup to Jared Goff after his performance on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Josh Dobbs Leaves No Doubt on Lions' QB2 Job in Efficient vs. Colts

The Detroit Lions wrapped up the preseason on Saturday with a 25-16 road win over the Indianapolis Colts. After losing their first preseason game to the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Dan Campbell’s squad rebounded well and finished the preseason with a 2-1 record, including a win over the Washington Commanders.

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Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / August 29

Joshua Dobbs guides Lions over Colts in preseason finale

Joshua Dobbs had an efficient outing, guiding the Detroit Lions to a 25-16 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason finale. Dobbs completed 15 of 19 pass attempts for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 29

Veteran QB Josh Dobbs puts up solid performance in Lions' preseason finale

Dobbs showed he's still a capable NFL quarterback on Saturday.

Lions DE Payton Turner Lands On IR

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Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 22

Tennessee fans aren’t sure how to feel about some Vol on Vol crime that went down on Saturday afternoon

Tennessee football fans aren’t sure how to feel about the Vol on Vol crime that went down during a preseason game on Saturday. Tennessee football fans may be feeling a little conflicted after some Vol on Vol crime went down on Saturday afternoon during a preseason matchup between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 22

Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated

The Lions' preseason game against the Washington Commanders didn't help the situation. It made it more complicated.

Sam LaPorta's injury is troubling for the Detroit Lions

Lions called out for bloated Alim McNeill contract

Dan Campbell sends warning to those who think Lions' Super Bowl window has closed

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New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / August 11

‘That was very frustrating with the way they handled that’ – Former Vols QB Josh Dobbs finally addresses the raw deal he got this offseason

Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Josh Dobbs got dealt a tough hand this offseason, but he made the best of it. Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Josh Dobbs signed a free agent deal with the Detroit Lions this past weekend.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

Lions Officially Sign QB Joshua Dobbs

The Detroit Lions announced they have officially signed QB Joshua Dobbs to a one-year contract. In correspondence, the Lions have placed DT Aidan Keanaaina on injured reserve.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Josh Dobbs may want to be careful after landing in Detroit with what’s happening to former Vols in Lions training camp

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Josh Dobbs signed with the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Dobbs played for the New England Patriots last season. Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Josh Dobbs signed with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, where he’s expected to serve as the primary backup to starter Jared Goff.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 11

Three NFL teams whose seasons are in big trouble before Week 1

Three NFL teams whose seasons are already in big trouble before Week 1

Nobody should declare a season dead in August. Still, these three teams have each absorbed blows that could follow them long after the preseason ends.

Commanders share Laremy Tunsil update after brutal injury

Lions already have an injury replacement for Cade Mays

Steelers encouraged to cut ties with player with Aaron Rodgers history

Reporter makes concerning prediction regarding Eagles' Makai Lemon

History says Rams will likely fall short of Super Bowl expectations

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 10

Lions quickly find replacement for Teddy Bridgewater with QB signing

The Detroit Lions didn't take long to find a replacement for Teddy Bridgewater. On Sunday, the Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list (an NFL roster designation for a player who retires while under contract).

Unexpected Teddy Bridgewater update raises more concerns about Lions QB depth behind Jared Goff

Lions get chilling warning ahead of 2026 season

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Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Lions bring in well-known QB as their new backup

The Detroit Lions wasted little time bringing in a new backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater’s abrupt retirement on Sunday. The Lions are signing quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year contract.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 9

Lions To Sign QB Josh Dobbs

Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed earlier today that Teddy Bridgewater has retired once more. His absence created the need for a new veteran backup quarterback, and Detroit has acted quickly in finding one.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 9

Lions Signing QB Joshua Dobbs To One-Year, $1.4M Deal

Mike Garafolo reports that the Lions are signing QB Joshua Dobbs to a one-year deal after veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater was placed on the retired list earlier today.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / May 26

Josh Dobbs makes it clear how he feels about Butch Jones in his former Tennessee teammate’s social media post

The VFL seems to have included his former head coach in one of the biggest days of his life. Former Tennessee head coach Butch Jones is someone who takes a lot of barbs from Vol fans even to this day.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Ben Roethlisberger mentions familiar name as veteran QB option for Steelers

With uncertainty surrounding what the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to do at quarterback, both for 2026 and into the future, a legend brought up a familiar name as a possible option.

Steelers may have an obvious replacement for Aaron Rodgers

Steelers' Mike McCarthy opens up about expected Aaron Rodgers reunion amid Kirk Cousins rumors

WR Michael Pittman Jr. makes Aaron Rodgers prediction after joining Steelers

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / March 23

Patriots make changes at QB behind Drake Maye

The health of your QB1 can literally make or break seasons. That's what makes QB2 arguably one of the most important jobs on an NFL team, and the Patriots decided to switch things up in that regard on Monday.

Patriots may not need to trade for A.J. Brown after all

Patriots' Drake Maye continuing to embrace leadership challenge after Super Bowl appearance

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New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / March 23

Report: Patriots plan to release backup QB Josh Dobbs

The New England Patriots plan to release quarterback Josh Dobbs after failing to find a trade partner, NFL Network reported Monday. Dobbs has one season left on the two-year, $8 million deal he signed last March to become Drake Maye's backup.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / March 23

Patriots To Release QB Josh Dobbs

Josh Dobbs‘ time with the Patriots is coming to an end. The veteran quarterback is set to be released, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. New England attempted to find a trade partner in this case, Rapoport notes.