Mike Reiss
Multiple Authors
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots launched quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Monday.
Dobbs, 31, served because the No. 2 quarterback behind Drake Maye within the 2025 season. He was scheduled to earn a base wage of $3.2 million in 2026 and carried a $4.75 million wage cap cost. The deal included per-game roster bonuses of $25,000 (up to $425,000) and a $75,000 exercise bonus.
The Patriots’ resolution comes after the membership signed No. 3 quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year take care of a base worth of $4.4 million after not tendering him as a restricted free agent. DeVito’s deal contains incentives that would enhance its worth to $7.4 million.
The crew now initiatives to bump DeVito, on a less expensive contract, to the No. 2 function. A No. 3 quarterback is anticipated to be added later within the offseason.
Dobbs’ signature recreation with the Patriots got here in a 31-13 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 19 when Maye left early within the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. Dobbs entered and on third-and-5 accomplished a 12-yard cross to receiver DeMario Douglas earlier than Maye returned on a drive that ended with a landing. That put the Patriots forward 24-13, they usually cruised from there.
In all, Dobbs appeared in simply 4 video games final season, principally to kneel on the ball on the finish of victories.
