Backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs will make his debut start for the 49ers in their regular-season finale against the Cardinals. Brock Purdy is out due to an elbow contusion with nerve inflammation ...

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Dobbs is active and will operate as the 49ers' top backup quarterback in Monday night's matchup with the Lions, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Dobbs will serve as Brock Purdy ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- For much of the season, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has looked at backup quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs as dual No. 2s behind Brock Purdy.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After a year spent as an NFL nomad bouncing around the league, Joshua Dobbs has had a much quieter 2024 season as a backup to quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco.

Dobbs took the field for the 49ers' final five offensive snaps of Monday's 40-34 loss to the Lions and completed three of four pass attempts for 35 yards while rushing for a seven-yard touchdown.

But you wonder if coach Kyle Shanahan may be regretting leaving Josh Dobbs behind Brandon Allen on the quarterback depth chart most of the season and even starting Allen in Green Bay when Purdy ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan said ...