The San Francisco 49ers have signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million for the 2024 season, with an additional $750K in play-time incentives.
49ers reached agreement on a one-year deal with veteran QB Josh Dobbs, per his agent @MikeMcCartney7.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2024
Dobbs will likely serve as the backup quarterback behind starter Brock Purdy, taking over for Sam Darnold who signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
Last season, Dobbs started eight games for the Arizona Cardinals after being traded from the Cleveland Browns.
Although he had a strong start, completing 62.8% of his passes for 1,569 yards and eight touchdowns, Dobbs also had 12 turnovers and the Cardinals lost seven of those eight games before benching him.
He was then traded to the Vikings as an emergency backup. Despite limited practice time, Dobbs led the Vikings to two victories and gained a national cult following due to his background in aerospace engineering, earning the nickname the “Passtronaut.”
However, his performance declined, and he was benched in Week 14. Over his NFL career, Dobbs has played for four teams and thrown for 2,920 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
The addition of Dobbs strengthens the 49ers’ quarterback room, providing veteran experience.
Fans reacted as follows.
Josh Dobbs and Brock Purdy teaming up to form the smartest QB room in the NFL pic.twitter.com/SAxjoIK0ES
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) March 18, 2024
QB controversy in San Fran???
— 💚🦅 (@CookedBy1K) March 18, 2024
Now watch Dobbs flourish and take the 49ers to the Super Bowl
— BiggBreeze (@BigBreezy29) March 18, 2024
he's a good dude, Vikings should have kept him as a backup
— Rager (@Rager) March 18, 2024
It's great to hear about the agreement on a one-year deal with veteran QB Josh Dobbs. His experience and skills will definitely add depth to the team's roster. Can't wait to see him in action and cheering on the 49ers this season
— Muhammad Adil (@ADILANSARI7031) March 18, 2024
He’ll be starting over Purdy by mid season
— RJ (@phisportfanatic) March 18, 2024
Vikings fans in Shambles
— Kannon (@WeatherKannon) March 18, 2024
Dobbs’ parents watching him join his ninth NFL team pic.twitter.com/7YPMZd1LNG
— DraftKings Casino (@DKCasino) March 18, 2024
That's interesting news! Josh Dobbs joining the 49ers on a one-year deal adds depth to their quarterback roster. It will be intriguing to see how he contributes to the team.
— itsadeel (@itsadeel865047) March 18, 2024
San Franciso finally has their quarterback of the future
— Bob Knows Ball (@bobknowsball69) March 18, 2024
Let’s see how this one pans out
— FORTUNE (@Obieze_Fortune) March 18, 2024
THE LEGEND OF THE PASSTRONAUT CONTINUES! This could be the greatest redemption story ever
— Dylan Wilkerson (@wilkersonadylan) March 18, 2024
Smart move to keep getting paid
— Truth (@777numbers) March 18, 2024
better than purdy tbh
— j$ (@khamszn) March 18, 2024
Great depth signing
— Next Pro Scouting (@NextProScouts) March 18, 2024
His experience and skill set are sure to bring valuable depth and expertise to the team.
— Rimsha Ghaffar (@RimshaGhafar) March 18, 2024
