Josh Dobbs is getting his turn.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday that Dobbs will start Saturday's preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders, while Jared Goff will remain on the sideline. Rookie Luke Altmyer will also play, with Campbell planning to divide the quarterback work evenly between the two backups.
"We'll start Dobbs, but they'll play equal amounts. That's the plan," Campbell said.
For Dobbs, this is more than a ceremonial preseason start. Detroit needs to figure out exactly what it has behind Goff, and Saturday should give the veteran his best opportunity yet to make his case for the No. 2 job.
The Lions signed Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater's retirement, putting him into an unusual August competition with Altmyer.
#start #lions #altmyer #josh
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday that Dobbs will start Saturday's preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders, while Jared Goff will remain on the sideline. Rookie Luke Altmyer will also play, with Campbell planning to divide the quarterback work evenly between the two backups.
"We'll start Dobbs, but they'll play equal amounts. That's the plan," Campbell said.
For Dobbs, this is more than a ceremonial preseason start. Detroit needs to figure out exactly what it has behind Goff, and Saturday should give the veteran his best opportunity yet to make his case for the No. 2 job.
The Lions signed Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater's retirement, putting him into an unusual August competition with Altmyer.
#start #lions #altmyer #josh
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