Updated August 25, 2026
Joshua Dobbs (born January 26, 1995) is the quarterback for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 6. He played college football at Tennessee. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him No. 135 overall in the 2017 NFL draft. Roster membership as of August 24, 2026.
Player information
- Position: quarterback (QB)
- Number: 6
- Born: January 26, 1995
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 216 lb
- College: Tennessee
- NFL draft: 2017, No. 135 overall (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Roster as of: August 24, 2026
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers (2018–2020)
Joshua Dobbs played 5 regular season games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018, completing 6 of 12 passes (50 percent) for 43 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 24.
Joshua Dobbs played 1 regular season games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020, completing 4 of 5 passes (80 percent) for 2 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 79.2.
Tennessee Titans (2022)
Joshua Dobbs played 2 regular season games for the Tennessee Titans in 2022, completing 40 of 68 passes (58.8 percent) for 411 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 73.8.
Arizona Cardinals (2023)
Joshua Dobbs played 8 regular season games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023, completing 167 of 266 passes (62.8 percent) for 1,569 yards, 8 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 81.2.
Minnesota Vikings (2023)
Joshua Dobbs played 5 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, completing 95 of 151 passes (62.9 percent) for 895 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 76.4.
San Francisco 49ers (2024)
Joshua Dobbs played 2 regular season games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024, completing 32 of 47 passes (68.1 percent) for 361 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 87.3.
New England Patriots (2025)
Joshua Dobbs played 4 regular season games for the New England Patriots in 2025, completing 7 of 10 passes (70 percent) for 65 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. His passer rating from those counting stats is 87.5.
NFL statistics
Regular season
Passer rating is computed from DLP IQ completions, attempts, yards, touchdowns and interceptions.
| Year | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rate | Rush | RuTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 5 | 6 | 12 | 50 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 | 4 | 5 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | Tennessee Titans | 2 | 40 | 68 | 58.8 | 411 | 2 | 2 | 73.8 | 44 | 0 |
| 2023 | Arizona Cardinals | 8 | 167 | 266 | 62.8 | 1,569 | 8 | 5 | 81.2 | 258 | 3 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Vikings | 5 | 95 | 151 | 62.9 | 895 | 5 | 5 | 76.4 | 163 | 3 |
| 2024 | San Francisco 49ers | 2 | 32 | 47 | 68.1 | 361 | 2 | 2 | 87.3 | 24 | 2 |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 4 | 7 | 10 | 70 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | -5 | 0 |
| Career | 27 | 351 | 559 | 62.8 | 3,346 | 17 | 15 | 78.3 | 515 | 8 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1.43 million, $1.43 million per year, and $0.48 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
