- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Nashua Today
By the People, for the People
Patriots Cut Backup QB Dobbs, Opening Door for DeVito
The move frees up a roster spot for the team's younger QB prospect.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:19am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The New England Patriots have released backup quarterback Josh Dobbs, making him a free agent. This decision opens up a roster spot for the team's younger QB prospect, DeVito, to potentially take on a larger role.
Why it matters
The Patriots have been looking to transition to a younger core of players, and this move signals their commitment to developing DeVito as the potential QB of the future. Dobbs' release also highlights the competitive nature of the NFL, where even experienced backups can be let go to make way for new talent.
The details
The Patriots decided to part ways with Dobbs, who had served as the team's backup QB for the past two seasons. This move frees up a roster spot that the team is expected to use to further develop DeVito, a promising young QB prospect who has been with the team for the past year.
- The Patriots released Dobbs on Monday, March 24, 2026.
The players
Josh Dobbs
A veteran backup quarterback who had been with the Patriots for the past two seasons.
DeVito
A younger quarterback prospect who has been with the Patriots for the past year and is expected to take on a larger role with Dobbs' release.
What’s next
The Patriots will now focus on developing DeVito as the potential QB of the future, with the team's coaching staff evaluating his progress during the offseason and preseason.
The takeaway
This move by the Patriots highlights the team's commitment to transitioning to a younger core of players, with the release of the veteran backup Dobbs opening the door for the promising prospect DeVito to potentially take on a larger role.
