2024 NFL roster cuts: Former Broncos WR Tim Patrick expected to sign with Super Bowl contender, according to report
While that didn’t lead to a spot on the Broncos’ 53-man roster, Tim Patrick’s successful return from injury has given him another chance soon. According to ESPN, Patrick was released by the Broncos on Tuesday as part of a player cutdown to reduce the roster to 53. He is expected to join the Detroit Lions’ practice squad and plans to work his way to the active roster.
Patrick, 28, missed the past two seasons after tearing his ACL in August 2022 and his Achilles in July 2023. Despite these injuries, Patrick returned and performed well in the preseason. He caught all five of his targets, including a touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Bo Nix.
“Obviously, I’m happy,” Patrick said recently when asked about his successful preseason. “I have high standards for myself. I’m not just trying to be a feel-good story. This is a step in the right direction, but you guys haven’t seen anything yet. Once I get past these camp legs, I’ll be a lot better.”
A former undrafted rookie, Patrick had a stellar four years in Denver before suffering an injury. From 2018-21, he caught 143 passes for 2,009 yards and 12 touchdowns. During the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Patrick averaged 53 receptions for 738 yards per year in addition to his 11 touchdown catches over that span.
In Detroit, Patrick will join a talented Lions offense led by All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, quarterback Jared Goff, running backs David Montgomery and Jahmir Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta and offensive linemen Penei Sewell and Frank Ragnow. The Lions are hoping to get the job done in 2024 after falling just short of advancing to the franchise’s first Super Bowl in 2023.
