The Detroit Lions are trading Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in return for a a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to a report.
Wide receiver Patrick, 31, played 16 times last season as Detroit finished top of the NFC North before losing to the Washingtom Commanders in the play-offs but is now joining the Jaguars, Tom Polissero has said.
The Jaguars start the NFL season against the Carolina Panthers at the EverBank Stadium on Sunday (13:00 ET / 10:00 PT / 18:00 BST), while Detroit visit the Green Bay Packers at 16:25 ET (13:25 PT / 21:25 BST).
….Tim Patrick down there somewhere#DETvsDAL | 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/YRU0qpssEV
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 13, 2024
Tim Patrick stats
San Diego-born Patrick was undrafted in 2017 but started a six-year stint at the Denver Broncos that year, although he missed the 2022 season with a knee injury and 2023 with an Achilles problem.
Between 2018 and 2021, he made 2,0009 yards and 12 touchdowns, including more than 700 yards in consecutive campaigns.
Patrick signed a three-year, $34.5m contract extension in 2021 before prolonged absences curtailed his Denver career.
Following his training camp release by the Broncos, Patrick made 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns last season, causing the Lions to give him a one-year contract worth up to $4m in March.
His highlights included six receptions for 43 yards and two touchdowns – the first ending a wait since 2021 – against Green Bay in December.
Patrick has voiced some frustrations over his pre-season. “I’m starting off a little slow,” he said, via the Detroit Free Press.
“But I promise you by the time the season comes, I’m going to be firing on all cylinders.”
Tim Patrick back for another one 🙌#GBvsDET | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/VcWpmBTSNg
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024
Isaac TeSlaa: Detroit Lions receiver impresses
Detroit’s trade could improve the prospects of 23-year-old rookie Isaac TeSlaa, a third-round pick in the 2025 draft who has staked a claim to contribute during pre-season.
“He’s just going to have some growing pains and he’s going to continue to get better and better,” predicted Lions head coach Dan Campbell.
“But I’m very pleased — we’re very pleased with where he’s at after six weeks of camp, because that’s really what it’s been.
“If you took most receivers, he’d be in the upper echelon of those, as far as development. It’s pretty good.
“It’s not easy to develop as a receiver in this league and be ready to go, and I think there’s a place for him to help us early in this season.”
