Steelers Bring Back QB Josh Dobbs on 1-Year Deal

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Apr 14, 2021

Steelers QB Josh Dobbs — PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 30: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) looks downfield during the preseason NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back Josh Dobbs, signing the quarterback to a one-year deal. The deal was announced by Dobbs’ agent Mike McCartney with a tweet Wednesday afternoon.

Dobbs returned to the Steelers last season after being traded away to Jacksonville prior to the 2019 season. The 26-year-old, who was drafted by the Steelers in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL Draft, has spent most of his NFL career serving as a backup in Pittsburgh.

He appeared in the Steelers Week 17 game against the Browns last season, completing 4 of his 5 pass attempts.

With the return of veteran Ben Roethlisberger, Dobbs returns to a Pittsburgh quarterback room that currently includes Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph and the recently added Dwayne Haskins. Dobbs is likely going to be competing for a spot on the Steelers depth chart during Training Camp, likely even there as a security if someone is injured or to push Haskins to be at his best.

Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed