The Detroit Lions added a veteran wide receiver to their practice squad on August 27.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Lions signed veteran wideout Tim Patrick, who the Denver Broncos released as part of their roster cuts ahead of the August 27 deadline.
“A new home: Former Broncos WR Tim Patrick is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions’ practice squad with the idea that he will work his way on to the active roster, per sources,” wrote Schefter on X.
Patrick, who began his career in 2018, has posted 143 catches for 2,009 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in 53 NFL games.
Lions fans and NFL pundits were excited about the addition of Patrick immediately after Schefter broke news of the signing.
“Call me crazy, but bet he makes an impact at some point this season,” wrote Bet MGM Tonight’s Brad Evans on X.
“Jamo, Amon Ra, LaPorta, Gibbs, Montgomery, Lif … Now Tim Patrick,” wrote JayDay. “Come on man.”
“A healthy Tim Patrick is better than Josh Reynolds,” wrote Rodrigo Machado.