Patriots released QB Joshua Dobbs.

23 March 2026

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the decision to release Dobbs comes after the Patriots were unable to find a trade partner. Dobbs, 31, signed a two-year deal with the Patriots last offseason and threw just 10 passes for 65 scoreless yards. Dobbs unexpectedly found himself in high demand in 2023 when he excelled in eight starts for the Cardinals while filling in for Kyler Murray, and was then traded to the Vikings after Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. He has attempted just 57 passes over the last two years, but Dobbs could have some value on the open market with several teams still in search for help at QB. He will be free to sign with any team once he becomes available.