Former Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs announced his marriage to Jocelyn Lara on social media, revealing the nuptials to his followers on June 5.
A Career Defined by Innovation
Dobbs, who earned the moniker “The Passtronaut” for his aerospace‑engineering degree from the University of Tennessee, spent six seasons as a backup and spot starter across six NFL franchises, including the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers.
The couple’s engagement took place in March 2025 at Boston Harbor, a location that added a maritime backdrop to their love story.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s former assistant, Butch Jones, joined the chorus of well‑wishers, while teammates Stefon Diggs and Grant Williams publicly congratulated the newlyweds on their posts.
Dobbs’ football résumé reads like a résumé of its own: a fourth‑round pick in 2017 by the Steelers, a stint as a backup during the Patriots’ Super Bowl run last season, and a career completion rate of 61.5 percent with 53 touchdowns against 29 interceptions.
Though the Patriots released him ahead of the draft on March 23, the former Vol remains a fixture in the league’s off‑field narrative, often cited for his blend of intellect and athleticism.
Friends and former coaches alike have taken to Twitter to celebrate the union, underscoring the supportive network that surrounds the quarterback‑turned‑engineer.