Josh Dobbs cut from Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Dec 6, 2022 / 08:03 AM EST

Updated: Dec 6, 2022 / 11:04 AM EST

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DETROIT, Michigan (WKBN) – Former Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Josh Dobbs has been signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.

Dobbs served as the backup to Jacoby Brissett for the first 11 games this season but did not see the field.

He has played in six games over the last four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

During the 2022 preseason with Cleveland, Dobbs completed 35-of-53 passes, throwing for 338 yards and two touchdowns. The former college standout at Tennessee added 57 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

He didn’t play during the regular season. The Browns cut Dobbs’ after Deshaun Watson returned from suspension.