The New England Patriots may have just made a run to Super Bowl LX, but they have not been afraid to move on from guys who helped them get there. Now, it seems like another member of the 2025 team will be headed for the exit door after a new report emerged.
That player would be veteran backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who signed a two-year, $8 million contract with New England last year. Earlier this offseason, the Pats re-signed third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $4.4 million deal, and it looks like he will be backing up Drake Maye moving forward, as the team is set to release Dobbs.
"The Patriots are planning to release backup QB Josh Dobbs, sources say, after being unable to find a trade partner. Dobbs is now slated to be free," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported in a post on X.
With Maye playing in all 17 games last season, Dobbs wasn't needed much, as he finished the year completing seven of his 10 pass attempts for 65 yards. By releasing Dobbs, New England will save $3.7 million in cap space, which could be used to shore up other areas of the roster.
Right now, the quarterback depth chart consists of just Maye and DeVito, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Pats add another player or two at this spot ahead of training camp. With the 2026 NFL Draft drawing near, a new area of need has emerged that could be addressed during Day 3 of the action.
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