Josh Dobbs’ roster status determined for Week 15 game
Josh Dobbs has been one of the best stories in the NFL this season. The former Tennessee Volunteer was thrust into the starting role for the Minnesota Vikings just days after the team traded for him.
Due to injuries to Kirk Cousins and rookie Jaren Hall, Dobbs was called upon and delivered for the first few weeks.
Dobbs led the Vikings to wins in his first 2 games as the starter. However, the team would then lose 2 in a row, and Dobbs would be benched in the Vikings’ most recent matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Now, it’s been officially announced by the team that veteran backup Nick Mullens will be the starter going forward.
Nick Mullens will start Saturday in Cincinnati. pic.twitter.com/s8QDinRlcP
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 12, 2023
Mullens spent several weeks on injured reserve with a back injury, but is now fully healthy and will try to get the Vikings to the playoffs.
A QB change for the #Vikings: Nick Mullens is set to start against the #Bengals, with Josh Dobbs heading to the bench, per me and @TomPelissero.
Mullens is healthy after his time on Injured Reserve and now jumps into a playoff race. pic.twitter.com/M1cthGN6C9
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 12, 2023
Through 5 games with the Vikings, Dobbs threw for 895 yards with 5 TDs and 5 INTs.