Overview
- Coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday that Jared Goff will not play Saturday and Josh Dobbs will start the Lions’ preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
- Campbell said Dobbs and Luke Altmyer are expected to split reps roughly equally in the game so coaches can evaluate both in live situations.
- Altmyer has taken the bulk of backup reps this summer and went 13-for-22 for 130 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and a fumble in the preseason opener.
- Dobbs signed with Detroit on Aug. 9 after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement and has had limited practice and game reps, appearing in three second-quarter series in Week 1.
- The equal-reps plan gives coaches more direct comparison ahead of roster cuts and balances protecting starter Jared Goff with the need to sort depth at a position made urgent by recent camp changes.