Discover the career path of Joshua Dobbs, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Robert Joshua Dobbs is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017 after a college career with the Tennessee Volunteers, Dobbs has played for eight different NFL teams. He has served as a starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings, demonstrating his capabilities and experience within the league despite frequent team changes.
May 22, 2017: Dobbs Signs with Steelers
On May 22, 2017, Joshua Dobbs signed a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $2.95 million, including a signing bonus of $554,295.
October 7, 2018: NFL Regular Season Debut
On October 7, 2018, Joshua Dobbs made his NFL regular season debut with the Steelers in a 41–17 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.
November 4, 2018: Dobbs Completes Pass
On November 4, 2018, Joshua Dobbs completed a 22-yard pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster in a 23–16 victory against the Baltimore Ravens after Ben Roethlisberger was injured.
September 9, 2019: Dobbs Traded to Jaguars
On September 9, 2019, Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
September 5, 2020: Dobbs Waived by Jaguars
On September 5, 2020, Joshua Dobbs was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
September 6, 2020: Dobbs Claimed by Steelers
On September 6, 2020, Joshua Dobbs was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers, his former team.
April 19, 2021: Dobbs Re-Signs with Steelers
On April 19, 2021, Joshua Dobbs re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract.
August 31, 2021: Dobbs Placed on Injured Reserve
On August 31, 2021, Joshua Dobbs was placed on injured reserve.
April 9, 2022: Dobbs Signs with Browns
On April 9, 2022, Joshua Dobbs signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns for $1 million.
November 28, 2022: Dobbs Waived by Browns
On November 28, 2022, Joshua Dobbs was waived by the Cleveland Browns after Deshaun Watson returned from suspension.
December 5, 2022: Dobbs Joins Lions Practice Squad
On December 5, 2022, Joshua Dobbs was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.
December 21, 2022: Dobbs Signed by Titans
On December 21, 2022, Joshua Dobbs was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the Lions practice squad.
March 23, 2023: Dobbs Signs with Browns
On March 23, 2023, Joshua Dobbs signed with the Cleveland Browns.
2023: Dobbs Traded to Cardinals
During the 2023 preseason, Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Arizona Cardinals along with a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
March 19, 2024: Dobbs Signs with 49ers
On March 19, 2024, Joshua Dobbs signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.