Joshua Dobbs

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		27	3,346	17	15	78.3
2025		4	65	0	0	87.5
2024		2	361	2	2	87.3
2023

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Patriots secured solid quarterback depth at a reasonable price, landing Joshua Dobbs on what amounts to a fair market deal that earns a C CVI. At $4M annually, New England is paying appropriate compensation for a serviceable starter who can capably manage an offense without breaking the bank — a sensible investment given the volatile nature of the quarterback position. Dobbs brings proven NFL experience and mobility that fits modern offensive schemes, making this contract structure particularly smart with $3.8M guaranteed providing manageable risk exposure. The two-year term gives the Patriots flexibility while Dobbs enters his prime years, creating potential upside if he elevates his play in a stable system. This represents exactly the type of prudent roster building successful franchises employ — acquiring competent veterans at market value rather than reaching for upside or settling for replacement-level talent.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Joshua's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Joshua Dobbs grades a D performance mark, with his Pro Bowl-caliber stretches anchoring the read. At 31 years old and seven seasons into his NFL career, Dobbs has proven serviceable as a journeyman backup but lacks the consistency and upside required for meaningful impact at the position. Limited to four games during the 2025 season, his restricted snap allocation underscores the Patriots' lack of confidence in his ability to step in as a reliable emergency option, a concern that directly preceded his release following failed trade discussions. The underlying issue isn't a sudden collapse — it's the accumulation of modest on-field production paired with organizational ambivalence; when a team actively shops a backup and finds no takers, the market has already rendered its verdict on his value. His release in favor of younger depth signals New England's pivot toward a different quarterback insurance model, one that reflects skepticism about whether a 31-year-old journeyman can meaningfully bridge any potential gap behind Drake Maye. Heading into free agency, Dobbs enters a precarious window where his window for securing a stable roster spot has narrowed considerably, and unless a team faces unexpected QB injury crisis, his path back to meaningful employment remains steep.

How Joshua Compares at the Position

Joshua Dobbs ranks 86th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Joshua between Jake Haener (D+) just ahead and Bryce Young (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Patriots cut Dobbs to clear depth and cap space after failed trade attempts. Multiple outlets reported the move as a reshuffling of backup QB roles post-Dobbs. Failed trade negotiations signal the team values Tommy DeVito more long-term than Dobbs. Fans viewed this as expected housekeeping rather than a controversial decision either way. New England will rely on DeVito as Drake Maye's primary backup going forward.