The Patriots are planning to release backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, according to the NFL Network.
Dobbs, 31, appeared in four games last season, but only one as an injury replacement.
He went 7-of-10 for 65 yards during his first and only season in New England.
Dobbs’ release comes after the team reportedly failed to trade him in recent weeks. Once the Pats re-signed No. 3 quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $4.4 million contract earlier this month, Dobbs and the team discussed a potential trade, according to the NFL Network.
DeVito never appeared in a game last season after joining the Patriots at the end of the preseason, though he has starting and No. 2 backup experience from his three years with the Giants. Over his career, he’s completed 65.5% of his passes for 1,358 yards, eight touchdown and three interceptions.
Vrabel spoke to DeVito’s progress before the AFC Championship Game last January.
“I think Tommy’s really improved in our system, what it is that we’re asking him to do and how he would need to operate,” Vrabel said on Jan. 22. “So again, (Dobbs and DeVito) have been great. They’ve been a huge support for Drake (Maye) and everything that we’ve done offensively, and then running and operating our (scout) team.”
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