Jaguars Acquire Veteran WR Tim Patrick From Lions

The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Detroit Lions for veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick, aiming to bolster their thin wide receiver depth for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Patrick, a 6-foot-5 receiver known for his size and run-blocking ability, spent most of his career with the Denver Broncos before joining the Lions in 2024, where he caught 33 passes for 394 yards and three touchdowns. Despite missing the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to a torn ACL and torn Achilles, Patrick's experience and physical presence are seen as valuable additions to a Jaguars receiving corps featuring rising star Brian Thomas Jr. and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. Jacksonville's new management, including GM James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen, continues to aggressively improve the team, adding Patrick shortly after the NFL roster cutdown day to complement recent high-profile draft picks. The trade reflects Jacksonville's commitment to providing Lawrence with more weapons and addressing ongoing wide receiver uncertainties.