Top Backup Quarterback Option Emerges For Detroit Lions
Veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs is the best option to backup Jared Goff during the 2026 NFL season.
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A top backup option has emerged for veteran quarterback, Jared Goff.
I'm John Mcaroon reporting for Detroit Lions on SI.
After Josh Dobbs was brought in.
Due to his familiarity with new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, you clearly saw why the Lions would be enamored with his skill set.
He's able to make decisions quickly, move on from mistakes, and the veteran savvy that he possesses is gonna bode well.
Luke Altmeyer had himself a positive training camp, but some of the inexperience really showed in.
Season games.
Lots of mistakes, turnovers, interceptions, and in practice, a young quarterback sometimes when there's so much being thrown at you, a new offense that you're learning, sometimes held on to the ball too long, was not able to make the quick progressions as consistently as possible.
He's still acclimated well.
But at this point in time, you would figure that the Lions would want to hopefully.
Um, hopefully, the opportunity presents itself where if he gets caught, he clears waivers and can end up maybe back on the Lions practice squad, so he can develop this year in the Lions system.
But for the Detroit Lions, if there's an unfortunate situation in which Jared Goff has to miss time , the best backup option right now is veteran backup Josh Dobbs.
