Josh Dobbs Agrees to One-Year Deal With 49ers, per Report

The veteran quarterback is headed to San Francisco on a one-year deal.

The San Francisco 49ers are adding some depth to the quarterbacks room ahead of the 2024 season. 

Veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs is reportedly in agreement on a one-year deal with the 49ers, according to his agent Mike McCartney.

Dobbs will make a fully-guaranteed $2.25 million, with the chance to earn additional $750,000 in playing time incentives, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Dobbs, 29, spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, featuring in a total of 13 games and making 12 starts. Dobbs impressed early on during his stint with the Vikings amid Kirk Cousins’s absence, but was eventually benched in place of rookie Jaren Hall.

In all, he threw 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 62.8% of his pass attempts. He added six rushing touchdowns and 421 yards on the ground, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt. 

Now, the former fourth round pick will get a chance to serve as the backup to Brock Purdy in San Francisco as the 49ers look to stage another run to the Super Bowl. The team’s previous backup, Sam Darnold, signed a one-year deal with the Vikings this offseason.