Lions Trade Veteran WR Tim Patrick to Jaguars for 2026 Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions have traded veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Patrick, 31, had a comeback season in 2024 with the Lions after missing the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to knee and Achilles injuries, finishing with 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns. The trade was influenced by the emergence of rookie Isaac TeSlaa, who had a strong training camp and preseason, making Patrick expendable in Detroit's wide receiver depth chart. Patrick is expected to serve as the Jaguars' No. 5 receiver, adding size and special teams value to a receiver group that includes Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter, Dyami Brown, and Parker Washington. The Lions' move opens opportunities for younger receivers like TeSlaa to take on bigger roles early in the season. Both teams see the trade as beneficial: Detroit gains draft capital while Jacksonville adds an experienced and physical receiver to their lineup.