Former Patriots QB Calls Exit 'Very Frustrating' After Joining New Team
Summary
Joshua Dobbs, a former New England Patriots quarterback, recently signed with the Detroit Lions as their backup quarterback. Dobbs said he was frustrated with how the Patriots handled his release, which prevented him from joining a new team early in the offseason.Key Facts
- Joshua Dobbs joined the Detroit Lions as their second-string quarterback behind Jared Goff.
- Dobbs expressed frustration about the timing and process of his release by the New England Patriots.
- Because of the late release, Dobbs missed offseason training activities (OTAs) with a new team.
- Dobbs played in four games for the Patriots last season but never started.
- He has played for other NFL teams including the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals.
- Dobbs started eight games for the Cardinals with a 1-7 record and four games for the Vikings with a 2-2 record.
- The Detroit Lions’ first preseason game is against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, August 17.
- Dobbs’s role will be as an experienced backup in case the starter, Jared Goff, cannot play.
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