Josh Dobbs’ first start with the 49ers in the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals comes at the end of a slow-paced season for the San Francisco quarterback.

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Joshua ... elevated Dobbs to the backup role for two games in which he figured he needed a backup quarterback who could be more effective as a runner.

(AP) — Joshua Dobbs spent ... opted to go with Dobbs over Allen for the season finale because of his mobility behind a patchwork offensive line. Dobbs had some good moments against the Cardinals ...

Dobbs had some good moments against the Cardinals (8-9) and a few he'd like back. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) pushes into the end zone for a touchdown against the Arizona ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joshua Dobbs spent most of the 2024 NFL season in a backup role, handling mop-up action in one game through the first 17 weeks for the San Francisco 49ers. With starter Brock ...