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.

(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 ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs' best plays from his three touchdown game vs. the Arizona Cardinals during Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season. Watch every touchdown by Houston Texans ...

Joshua Dobbs was asked to describe his mindset heading ... that you never take for granted in this league. Whether you play quarterback, receiver, defense, no matter what, you can't take that ...

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 ...