Career Timeline of Joshua Dobbs: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Joshua Dobbs, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Robert Joshua Dobbs, also known as "the Passtronaut," is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Over his career, Dobbs has played for nine NFL teams, including serving as the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: First Win Over Gators Since 2004

In 2016, Joshua Dobbs led the Volunteers to their first win over the Florida Gators since 2004, with 319 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, 80 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.

2006: Most Wins in Two Years Since 2006-2007

In 2016, Joshua Dobbs helped Tennessee achieve 18 wins over two years, the most for the school over a two-year span since 2006-2007.

2007: Most Wins Since 2007

In 2015, Joshua Dobbs led Tennessee to a 9-4 record, which was the most wins for the Tennessee program since 2007.

2007: Most Wins in Two Years Since 2006-2007

In 2016, Joshua Dobbs helped Tennessee achieve 18 wins over two years, the most for the school over a two-year span since 2006-2007.

2009: First Win Over Georgia Since 2009

In 2015, Joshua Dobbs helped Tennessee achieve their first win over the Georgia Bulldogs since 2009.

2010: Tennessee Reached First Bowl Game Since 2010

In 2014, Joshua Dobbs helped Tennessee reach their first bowl game since the 2010 season.

2013: Freshman Season at Tennessee

During his true freshman season in 2013 at the University of Tennessee, Joshua Dobbs played in five games with four starts after Justin Worley suffered an injury. He completed 72-of-121 passes for 695 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions, while also rushing for 189 yards and a touchdown.

2014: Took Over as Tennessee Starter

In November 2014, Joshua Dobbs took over as the starting quarterback for Tennessee after Justin Worley was injured. He had a breakout performance against South Carolina, recording 301 passing yards, two touchdowns, 166 rushing yards, and three touchdowns.

2015: Starting Quarterback for Tennessee

In 2015, Joshua Dobbs entered the season as Tennessee's starting quarterback. He recorded 205 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 89 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown against Bowling Green. He also led Tennessee to their first win over Georgia since 2009.

2015: TaxSlayer Bowl MVP

In 2015, Joshua Dobbs was named the TaxSlayer Bowl MVP after Tennessee's victory over Iowa, where he passed for 129 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns.

2016: Final Season at Tennessee

In 2016, Joshua Dobbs started as Tennessee's quarterback. He threw three touchdowns and rushed for two in the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol. Against Georgia, he threw a Hail Mary touchdown, a play nicknamed the "Dobbs-Nail Boot".

2016: Music City Bowl MVP

In the final game of his Tennessee career in 2016, Joshua Dobbs led the Volunteers past Nebraska in the Music City Bowl, earning him the MVP award with 291 passing yards, 118 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.

2016: Victory in the Outback Bowl

The 2015 season culminated in January 2016 with a 45-6 victory over Northwestern in the Outback Bowl, where Joshua Dobbs had two rushing touchdowns.

May 22, 2017: Signed with the Steelers

On May 22, 2017, Joshua Dobbs signed a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for $2.95 million, including a signing bonus of $554,295. He was also named the starter for the preseason opener against the New York Giants.

2017: Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2017, Joshua Dobbs was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

November 4, 2018: Completed Pass Against Ravens

On November 4, 2018, Joshua Dobbs completed a 22-yard pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, stepping in for an injured Ben Roethlisberger.

2018: Season Performance

In the 2018 season, Joshua Dobbs finished with 43 passing yards and one interception in five games with no starts.

September 9, 2019: Traded to Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 9, 2019, Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft after Nick Foles sustained an injury.

September 5, 2020: Waived by Jaguars

On September 5, 2020, Joshua Dobbs was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

September 6, 2020: Claimed off waivers by Steelers

On September 6, 2020, Joshua Dobbs was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He appeared in only one game during the 2020 season.

2020: Traded to Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 9, 2019, Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft after Nick Foles sustained an injury.

April 19, 2021: Re-signed with the Steelers

On April 19, 2021, Joshua Dobbs re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract.

April 9, 2022: Signed with the Cleveland Browns

On April 9, 2022, Joshua Dobbs signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Cleveland Browns.

December 5, 2022: Signed to Detroit Lions Practice Squad

On December 5, 2022, Joshua Dobbs was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.

December 21, 2022: Signed by Titans

On December 21, 2022, Joshua Dobbs was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the Detroit Lions' practice squad.

March 23, 2023: Re-signed with Browns

On March 23, 2023, Joshua Dobbs re-signed with the Cleveland Browns.

2023: Traded to the Cardinals

In 2023, Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Arizona Cardinals and became the starting quarterback due to Kyler Murray's injury.

March 19, 2024: Signed with 49ers

On March 19, 2024, Joshua Dobbs signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

2024: Trade to Cardinals

In 2023, on August 24, Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Arizona Cardinals along with a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 Draft.