(AP) — Joshua Dobbs spent the 2024 season in a backup ... this year. He was the third quarterback behind Purdy and Brandon Allen, attempting his only four passes in last week's 40-34 loss ...

Dobbs, 29, made his first appearance for the 49ers on Monday night in relief of Purdy. Dobbs was 3-for-4 for 35 yards and also rushed once for 7-yard touchdown in the 40-34 loss to the visiting Lions.

Cardinals minus-6 49ers player to watch QB Joshua Dobbs. With starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury, Dobbs will make his first start for San Francisco. Dobbs started eight games for Arizona ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) pushes into the end zone for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Jan. 5 ...

San Francisco will start Joshua Dobbs in place of injured quarterback Brock Purdy when the 49ers end their season on Sunday at the Arizona Cardinals. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday ...