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Vikings get QB Joshua Dobbs in deadline deal with Cardinals in fallout from Cousins injury

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to acquire quarterback Joshua Dobbs in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals in the hours before the NFL trade deadline

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joshua Dobbs trade details: Vikings find Kirk Cousins replacement in deadline-day deal with Cardinals | Sporting News Canada Just two days after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles, Minnesota found a replacement: Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't start immediately for new team Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Dobbs, whom the Vikings acquired from the Cardinals on Tuesday, isn't expected to start Sunday's game at Atlanta but could be availab...

Impact O'Connell noted that the Vikings are preparing rookie fifth-round pick Jaren Hall to make his first career start in the wake of Kirk Cousins suffering a season-ending Achilles injury Week 8 against Green Bay. While Hall could end up sticking atop the depth chart on a more permanent basis if he performs well against Atlanta, Dobbs at least gives Minnesota a battle-tested option to turn to at quarterback if Hall doesn't prove to be NFL ready. As the starter for Arizona's first eight games of the season, Dobbs completed 62.8 percent of his passes for 5.9 yards per attempt, eight touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 258 yards and three scores on 47 rushing attempts.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: QB Joshua Dobbs View photos of Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs who the team traded for from the Cardinals on Oct. 31

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

'The Insiders' Break Down The Vikings Acquisition of QB Joshua Dobbs NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reporting Arizona Cardinals trading quarterback Joshua Dobbs to Minnesota Vikings.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Gets moved to Minnesota The Cardinals traded Dobbs to the Vikings on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Two days removed from Arizona coach Jonathan Gannon reaffirming Dobbs' status as the team's starting quarterback and then rescinding it one day later, Dobbs is on the move to a QB-needy team after the Vikings lost Kirk Cousins for the season to a torn Achilles this past Sunday. It's unclear if Dobbs will start over rookie fifth-round pick Jaren Hall immediately, but the veteran at least will have three days to practice with his new team before new coach Kevin O'Connell will need to make such a decision.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in Week 9 Coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Dobbs won't start Sunday's game in Cleveland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact After Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Ravens, Gannon told Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that Dobbs would remain the team's starter Week 9, but after reviewing the tape, he's opted to move on to Kyler Murray or rookie Clayton Tune. Murray is closing in on a return to action from last season's torn ACL, but if he doesn't gain clearance to play Sunday, it'll be Tune under center for Arizona. Through eight games this season, Dobbs has completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,569 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions, recorded 47 carries for 258 yards and three more TDs, and fumbled eight times (four lost).

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in Week 9 Coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Dobbs won't start Sunday's game in Cleveland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact After Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Ravens, Gannon told Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that Dobbs would remain the team's starter Week 9, but after reviewing the tape, he's opted to move on to Kyler Murray or rookie Clayton Tune. Murray is closing in on a return to action from last season's torn ACL, but if he doesn't gain clearance to play Sunday, it'll be Tune under center for Arizona. Through eight games this season, Dobbs has completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,569 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions, recorded 47 carries for 258 yards and three more TDs, and fumbled eight times (four lost).

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late rally falls short Sunday Dobbs completed 25 of 37 pass attempts for 208 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 26 rushing yards and another score on six attempts in Sunday's 31-24 loss to...

Impact Dobbs earned another start after Kyler Murray (knee) was ruled doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Baltimore. The backup orchestrated a late comeback attempt with two touchdown throws in the fourth quarter to give the Cardinals life after trailing by multiple scores for the majority of the contest. Dobbs did throw two more interceptions Sunday, which gives him 10 combined touchdowns to nine turnovers through eight starts this year. Despite inconsistent play and Murray's improving health, head coach Jonathan Gannon said after Sunday's loss that he is sticking with Dobbs as the starter for next Sunday's game against the Browns, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Browns boast one of the league's top pass defenses at the midpoint of the season, adding additional risk to starting Dobbs in fantasy in Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Dobbs Postgame Press Conference Week 8 vs Ravens Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs speaks with the media following the Cardinals Week 8 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals' Joshua Dobbs to start vs. Browns Murray began the 2023-24 season on the PUP list as he recovered from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 14 of last season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2023 NFL Bad Beats: Cardinals kick late field goal, torment Ravens bettors

Trailing late by 10 points, Arizona elected to kick a field goal as Ravens bettors who gave the 9.5 points watched in disbelief.

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Highlight: Brandon Stephens Picks Off Joshua Dobbs Ravens CB Brandon Stephens intercepts Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs in the second quarter on a high throw.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Joshua Dobbs Odds and Prop Bets vs. Ravens – NFL Week 8 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Joshua Dobbs when the Cardinals clash with the Ravens during week 8.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Set for another start Dobbs is in line to start Sunday's game against Baltimore with the Cardinals listing Kyler Murray (knee) as doubtful for Week 8, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dobbs could be making his last start of the season Sunday, considering Murray was a full practice participant throughout the week and no longer is listed with a knee injury on Arizona's official injury report. The task won't be easy, with Baltimore leading or tied for the league lead in a slew of defensive stats, including net yards allowed per pass attempt (4.1), touchdown passes allowed (four) and points against (97).

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working with starters in practice Dobbs worked with the starting offense during the open portion of Friday's practice while Kyler Murray (knee) continued throwing to practice-squad players, Darren Urban of the Card...

Impact The Cardinals haven't yet indicated whether Dobbs is scheduled for another start, or if his appearance with the first-team offense was an act of gamesmanship on the part of head coach Jonathan Gannon to create that impression. Murray was removed from the injury report Thursday and will need to either be re-added Friday or activated from the PUP list by Saturday in order to be eligible to play this weekend. Even if Murray is added back to the 53-man roster, it's possible that he'll merely handle a backup role Sunday in what would be his first game since last November.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Dobbs Press Conference Week 8 vs Baltimore Ravens Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs speaks with the media Wednesday ahead of the Cardinals Week 8 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Scores lone TD in loss Dobbs completed 19 of 33 pass attempts for 146 yards while taking seven carries for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Dobbs struggled as a passer for the second week in a row, resulting in his third game without a passing touchdown in seven starts this season. The 28-year-old was able to salvage his day from a fantasy standpoint by ripping off a 25-yard touchdown scamper on Arizona's lone touchdown drive Sunday. The journeyman backup is averaging 33.1 rushing yards through seven weeks, but he appears to be overmatched as a passer in the rare instances he is given a clean pocket. Kyler Murray (knee) might not be ready until Week 10, giving Dobbs at least a couple more starts for the 1-5 Cardinals, beginning with a home matchup against Baltimore next Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darrell Taylor Sacks Joshua Dobbs For 12-Yard Loss Seattle Seahawks LB Darrell Taylor brings down Arizona Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs for a sack and a 12-yard loss in Week 7.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Boye Mafe Lassos Joshua Dobbs For 7-Yard Sack Seattle Seahawks LB Boye Mafe records a sack for a 7-yard loss against Arizona Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs in Week 7 at Lumen Field.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Joshua Dobbs uses Tannehill's signature celebration at end of 25-yard TD run Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs finds open space to rush for a 25-yard touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NFL.COM

Joshua Dobbs Odds and Prop Bets vs. Seahawks – NFL Week 7 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Joshua Dobbs when the Cardinals clash with the Seahawks during week 7.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

2023 NFL Week 7 odds, best bets: Seahawks to fly, Eagles to cover

Jason McIntyre breaks down his best bets for the NFL Week 7 slate, including the Seahawks-Cardinals and Steelers-Rams games on FOX and the F...

OCTOBER 20, 2023