Detroit Free Press: Lions cut Luke Altmyer, opening door for Josh Dobbs to be backup QB
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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 Tenn…
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American football player (born 1995) · American football player · also Joshua Dobbs, Josh Dobbs, Robert Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs
Born 26 January 1995 · Q18637320
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The Detroit Lions Podcast: Josh Dobbs Seals Backup Role as Lions Survive Turnover-Riddled Preseason Finale
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2026· 30 entries
The Detroit Lions Podcast: Josh Dobbs Seals Backup Role as Lions Survive Turnover-Riddled Preseason Finale
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Fantasy Footballers Podcast: Joshua Dobbs Makes case for backup job in Detroit
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facebook.com: Detroit Lions preseason score: Backup QB Josh Dobbs passed for two TDs and moved the offense efficiently in the first half in Indianapolis. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Andy Lyons, Getty Images
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RotoBaller: Joshua Dobbs Throws Two Touchdowns on Saturday, Secures QB2 Role in Detroit? - NFL News | Fantasy Football
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Sports Illustrated: Former Tennessee Football Quarterback Josh Dobbs' Huge Game Could Lead to Big News
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Athlon Sports: Josh Dobbs Leaves No Doubt on Lions’ QB2 Job in Efficient Outing vs. Colts
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The Detroit News: Josh Dobbs makes case for backup QB, Lions top Colts to end preseason
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RotoWire: Joshua Dobbs News: Makes case for backup job in Detroit
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Yahoo Sports: Josh Dobbs takes control of backup QB battle as Lions beat Colts
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Field Level Media: Joshua Dobbs guides Lions over Colts in preseason finale
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247Sports: Josh Dobbs throws two TDs as Lions top Colts in preseason finale
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Deadspin: Joshua Dobbs guía a los Lions a la victoria sobre los Colts en el último partido de pretemporada.
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CBS Sports: Josh Dobbs boosts backup bid as Lions defeat Colts 25-16
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Detroit Free Press: Josh Dobbs rolls as Lions backup QB in preseason win over Colts
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Vols Wire: Joshua Dobbs records two touchdowns in first half of Lions-Colts game
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Yardbarker: Veteran QB Josh Dobbs puts up solid performance in Lions' preseason finale
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ESPN: Jackson Meeks snags Joshua Dobbs dart for Lions TD
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NFL.com: Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs dots wide receiver Jackson Meeks at the goal line for 6-yard TD
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Pride Of Detroit: Lions, Colts recap: QB Josh Dobbs makes big statement in preseason win
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Public attention spiked: 6,844 Wikipedia readers in one day, 24.8× the usual 276, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Lions cut Luke Altmyer, opening door for Josh Dobbs to be backup QB” (Detroit Free Press).
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mlive: Josh Dobbs looks like QB2 as Lions survive 4 turnovers to win preseason finale
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Detroit Jock City: Lions' preseason finale will be the make-or-break game for Joshua Dobbs
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Mshale: UPDATED 49ers Depth Chart After SIGNING Leonard Floyd & Josh Dobbs, TRADING For Maliek Collins Twitch (YeXd7WdvH1)
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The Detroit News: Lions QBs Josh Dobbs, Luke Altmyer in race to be Jared Goff's backup
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Public attention spiked: 10,631 Wikipedia readers in one day, 38.5× the usual 276, with 2 article edits. Coverage that week: “Josh Dobbs, Luke Altmyer add extra element to Lions backup QB battle” (Detroit Free Press).
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Public attention spiked: 8,345 Wikipedia readers in one day, 30.2× the usual 276, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Detroit Lions (second stint)
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Public attention spiked: 7,822 Wikipedia readers in one day, 28.3× the usual 276, with 20 article edits. Editors noted: second stint, no hyperlink
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Dobbs signed a one-year contract worth $1
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Dobbs was released by the Patriots
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2025· 1 entry
Dobbs signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the New England Patriots, his ninth NFL team, to serve as the backup behind Drake Maye
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2024· 3 entries
Dobbs signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers
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Dobbs obtained his private pilot license
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In 2024, Dobbs obtained his private pilot license.
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2023· 1 entry
Dobbs re-signed with the Browns
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2022· 5 entries
Dobbs was signed by the Titans off the Lions' practice squad
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Dobbs was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions
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Dobbs signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Cleveland Browns
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Joined Cleveland Browns in 2022.
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Joined Tennessee Titans in 2022.
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2020· 3 entries
Dobbs was claimed off waivers by the Steelers
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Dobbs was waived by the Jaguars
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Joined Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020.
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2019· 2 entries
Dobbs was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft
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Joined Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019.
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2018· 1 entry
In a 23–16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Dobbs completed a 22-yard pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster, after stepping in for Ben Roethlisberger, who got injured on the previous play
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2017· 3 entries
The Steelers signed Dobbs to a four-year, $2
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Studied at University of Tennessee, Bachelor of Science (2013–2017).
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Joined Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017.
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2013· 3 entries
Dobbs played in five games with four starts after starter Justin Worley suffered an injury in a loss against the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant–Denny Stadium
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Played for Tennessee Volunteers football (2013–2016).
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Studied at Alpharetta High School (2013).
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1995· 1 entry
Born 1995-01-26.
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