Lions Sign Josh Dobbs Backup to Goff
Detroit signed veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million deal with $475,000 guaranteed to serve as the backup to Jared Goff after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement, with Luke Altmyer as the other quarterback on the roster. Dobbs brings extensive NFL experience across multiple franchises and familiarity with Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, positioning him as the likely second behind Goff.
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About Teddy Bridgewater
Theodore Edmond Bridgewater Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, winning Big East Offensive Player of The Year in 2012 and leading the NCAA in completion percentage the following season. Bridgewater was selected as the final first-round pick of the 2014 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. During his second season, Bridgewater led the Vikings to a division title and earned Pro Bowl honors.
Everything about Teddy Bridgewater →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 10, 1992