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Sources: Pats to cut Dobbs, making DeVito QB2

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Sources: Pats to cut Dobbs, making DeVito QB2 (0:50) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots informed backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs of their intention to release him, sources told ESPN. Dobbs, 31, served as the No. 2 quarterback behind Drake Maye in the 2025 season. He was scheduled to earn a base salary of $3.2 million in 2026 and carried a $4.75 million salary cap charge. The deal included per-game roster bonuses of $25,000 (up to $425,000) and a $75,000 workout bonus. The Patriots' decision comes after the club signed No. 3 quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year deal with a base value of $4.4 million after not tendering him as a restricted free agent. DeVito's deal includes incentives that could increase its value to $7.4 million. So, the team now projects to bump DeVito, on a cheaper contract, to the No. 2 role. A No. 3 quarterback is expected to be added later in the offseason. Dobbs' signature game with the Patriots came in a 31-13 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct.…

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