The Detroit Lions are buying and selling Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in return for a a 2026 sixth-round choose, in accordance with a report.
Large receiver Patrick, 31, performed 16 instances final season as Detroit completed prime of the NFC North earlier than dropping to the Washingtom Commanders within the play-offs however is now becoming a member of the Jaguars, Tom Polissero has mentioned.
The Jaguars begin the NFL season in opposition to the Carolina Panthers on the EverBank Stadium on Sunday (13:00 ET / 10:00 PT / 18:00 BST), whereas Detroit go to the Inexperienced Bay Packers at 16:25 ET (13:25 PT / 21:25 BST).
….Tim Patrick down there someplace#DETvsDAL | 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/YRU0qpssEV
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 13, 2024
Tim Patrick stats
San Diego-born Patrick was undrafted in 2017 however began a six-year stint on the Denver Broncos that 12 months, though he missed the 2022 season with a knee damage and 2023 with an Achilles drawback.
Between 2018 and 2021, he made 2,0009 yards and 12 touchdowns, together with greater than 700 yards in consecutive campaigns.
Patrick signed a three-year, $34.5m contract extension in 2021 earlier than extended absences curtailed his Denver profession.
Following his coaching camp launch by the Broncos, Patrick made 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns final season, inflicting the Lions to offer him a one-year contract value as much as $4m in March.
His highlights included six receptions for 43 yards and two touchdowns – the primary ending a wait since 2021 – in opposition to Inexperienced Bay in December.
Patrick has voiced some frustrations over his pre-season. “I’m beginning off a bit of gradual,” he mentioned, by way of the Detroit Free Press.
“However I promise you by the point the season comes, I’m going to be firing on all cylinders.”
Tim Patrick again for an additional one 🙌#GBvsDET | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/VcWpmBTSNg
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024
Isaac TeSlaa: Detroit Lions receiver impresses
Detroit’s commerce may enhance the prospects of 23-year-old rookie Isaac TeSlaa, a third-round choose within the 2025 draft who has staked a declare to contribute throughout pre-season.
“He’s simply going to have some rising pains and he’s going to proceed to get higher and higher,” predicted Lions head coach Dan Campbell.
“However I’m very happy — we’re very happy with the place he’s at after six weeks of camp, as a result of that’s actually what it’s been.
“In case you took most receivers, he’d be within the higher echelon of these, so far as improvement. It’s fairly good.
“It’s not straightforward to develop as a receiver on this league and be able to go, and I feel there’s a spot for him to assist us early on this season.”
