Tim Patrick
Timothy Mychael Patrick (born November 23, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Utah Utes before being signed by the Denver Broncos in 2017. Patrick has also played for the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
_(cropped).jpg) Patrick with the Denver Broncos in 2021 | |||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | November 23, 1993 San Diego, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | University City (San Diego) | ||||||||
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| NFL draft | 2017: undrafted | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Timothy Mychael Patrick (born November 23, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Utah Utes before being signed by the Denver Broncos in 2017. Patrick has also played for the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Early life
[edit]Patrick was born in San Diego, California, to Marsi Lovett and Tim Patrick. He attended University City High School in San Diego, where he played high school football for the Centurions.[1] Tim grew up in a single parent home with his mother, older brother and younger sister.
College career
[edit]Prior to University of Utah, Patrick attended and played for Grossmont College in El Cajon, California.[2] In his 2013 season with the Griffins, Patrick caught for 964 yards and eight touchdowns, earning All-PCAC honors.[3] At Utah, Patrick appeared in 22 games, of which he started 23. During his three seasons at Utah, he finished with 61 catches for 888 yards with five touchdowns total. Patrick missed 17 games due to injuries during his time there. In 2016, Patrick led the team with 45 receptions, 711 receiving yards, and five touchdown receptions.[4]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+1⁄8 in (1.93 m) |
208 lb (94 kg) |
33+5⁄8 in (0.85 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.47 s | 1.56 s | 2.56 s | 4.38 s | 6.99 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
22 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[5] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
[edit]Patrick signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[6] He was waived by the Ravens on July 30.[7]
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]On July 31, 2017, Patrick was claimed by the San Francisco 49ers.[8] He was waived by San Francisco on September 1.[9]
Denver Broncos
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On October 21, 2017, Patrick was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.[10] He was released on November 8,[11] and re-signed on November 15.[12] Patrick signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 1, 2018.[13]
In the Broncos' Week 2 victory over the Oakland Raiders, Patrick recorded a 26-yard reception for the first one of his professional career. His reception came late in the game as the Broncos' were driving and helped set up the game-winning field goal.[14] In a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, he scored his first professional receiving touchdown on a 24-yard reception.[15] In the 2018 season, he had 23 receptions for 315 yards and a touchdown.[16]
On September 11, 2019, Patrick was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in Week 1.[17] He was designated for return from injured reserve on October 30, and began practicing with the team again.[18] On November 15, 2019, Broncos activated Patrick off injured reserve.[19] In the 2019 season, he appeared in eight games and totaled 16 receptions for 218 receiving yards.[20]
Patrick signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Broncos on April 18, 2020.[21] In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, he recorded a career-high six receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 37–28 victory.[22] In Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Patrick was ejected from the game after he punched Raiders' safety Johnathan Abram. Patrick was later punched by Abram's teammate Isaiah Johnson who was also ejected from the game.[23] In Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, Patrick recorded five catches for 119 yards, including a 61-yard catch on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to secure a 20–13 win for the Broncos.[24] In Week 13 against the Chiefs, he had four receptions for 44 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, in a 22–16 loss on Sunday Night Football.[25] He appeared in and started 15 games for the Broncos in 2020. He finished with 51 receptions for 742 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[26]
The Broncos placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Patrick on March 16, 2021.[27] He signed the one-year contract on May 18.[28] On November 20, 2021, Patrick signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with the Broncos.[29][30] In the 2021 season, Patrick appeared in 16 games, all starts. He finished with 53 receptions for 734 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.[31]
On August 2, 2022, Patrick suffered a torn ACL during practice, which prematurely ended his season.[32] He was placed on injured reserve on August 3.[33]
On July 31, 2023, Patrick was reported to have suffered a torn achilles during practice.[34] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2.[35]
On August 26, 2024, the Broncos announced that they would be moving on from Patrick, seeking to trade him.[36] After failing to finalize a trade, the Broncos released him.[37]
Detroit Lions
[edit]On August 27, 2024, Patrick was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[37] He was signed to the team's active roster on September 24.[38] On December 5, Patrick scored two touchdowns in a 34–31 win against the Green Bay Packers as the Lions clinched at least a wildcard playoff spot.[39] They were his first touchdowns in 1,082 days.[40] He finished the 2024 season with 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns.[41]
On March 14, 2025, Patrick re-signed with the Lions on a one-year, $4 million contract.[42]
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]On August 27, 2025, Patrick was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 sixth round draft pick.[43] He had 15 receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns in the 2025 season.[44]
Career statistics
[edit]NFL
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2018 | DEN | 16 | 4 | 23 | 315 | 13.7 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | DEN | 8 | 2 | 16 | 218 | 13.6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2020 | DEN | 15 | 15 | 51 | 742 | 14.5 | 61 | 6 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2021 | DEN | 16 | 16 | 53 | 734 | 13.8 | 44 | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2022 | DEN | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
| 2023 | DEN | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | DET | 16 | 9 | 33 | 394 | 11.9 | 42 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2025 | JAX | 16 | 3 | 15 | 187 | 12.5 | 37 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| Career | 87 | 49 | 191 | 2,590 | 13.6 | 61 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
College
[edit]| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Receiving | |||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||||||
| 2014 | Utah | Pac-12 | JR | WR | 8 | 16 | 177 | 11.1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Utah | Pac-12 | SR | WR | 10 | 45 | 711 | 15.8 | 5 |
| Career | Utah | 18 | 61 | 888 | 14.6 | 5 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Klis, Mike (August 5, 2018). "Tim Patrick overcomes many obstacles for shot at Broncos' 53-man roster". KUSA. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ Stoia, George (October 1, 2021). "A former junior college star, Broncos receiver Tim Patrick continues to prove his worth in the NFL". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Tim Patrick - Football - University of Utah Athletics". University of Utah Athletics. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Tim Patrick". Utah Utes Athletics. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ "Tim Patrick, Utah, WR, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ravens Officially Sign 16 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (July 30, 2017). "Ravens sign veteran tight end Larry Donnell". NFL.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "49ers Claim WR Tim Patrick Off Waivers". 49ers.com. July 31, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 1, 2017. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 21, 2017). "Broncos make slew of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game vs. Chargers". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ Kelberman, Zack (November 8, 2017). "Report: Broncos re-sign OL Dillon Day to practice squad". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 15, 2017). "Broncos sign LB Deiontrez Mount, add two practice squad players". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 1, 2018). "Broncos sign 10 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ Mendoza, John (September 17, 2018). "Tim Patrick, hero of Broncos victory over rival Raiders | Mile High Sports". Mile High Sports. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ Judd, Brandon (October 30, 2018). "NFL locals in Week 8: Kyle Van Noy causes fumble on big hit and has two sacks; Tim Patrick catches first pro touchdown". DeseretNews.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ "Tim Patrick 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 11, 2019). "Broncos place WR Tim Patrick on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 30, 2019). "Injury Report: WR Tim Patrick returns to practice". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ Becker, Alex (November 17, 2019). "Tim Patrick activated for Broncos, Bryce Callahan placed on IR". Mile High Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Tim Patrick 2019 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 18, 2020). "Elijah Wilkinson, Mike Purcell highlight list of Broncos to sign tenders". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at New York Jets - October 1st, 2020". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers - November 8th, 2020". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - November 22nd, 2020". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs - December 6th, 2020". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Tim Patrick 2020 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 16, 2021). "Broncos place second-round tenders on RFAs Tim Patrick, Alexander Johnson, also tender Phillip Lindsay, several ERFAs". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 18, 2021). "WR Tim Patrick, S Trey Marshall sign tenders; Broncos sign WR Damion Willis". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 20, 2021). "Broncos agree to terms with WR Tim Patrick on three-year contract". Denver Broncos. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Dajani, Jordan (November 19, 2021). "Broncos, Tim Patrick reportedly agree to three-year extension: Denver locks up productive pass-catcher". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Tim Patrick 2021 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 2, 2022). "Broncos Camp Notebook: Denver loses 'heart and soul' of WR room as Tim Patrick suffers knee injury, Broncos counting on healthy receivers to step up". Denver Broncos. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 3, 2022). "Broncos sign RB Max Borghi, place WR Tim Patrick and RB Damarea Crockett on IR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Legwold, Jeff (July 31, 2023). "Sources: Broncos' Patrick suffered torn Achilles". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 2, 2023). "Broncos sign CB Fabian Moreau, place WR Tim Patrick on IR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Shook, Nick (August 26, 2024). "Broncos moving on from veteran WR Tim Patrick". NFL.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Williams, Charean (August 27, 2024). "Former Broncos WR Tim Patrick joining the Lions' practice squad". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Booher, Christian (September 24, 2024). "Lions Place Davenport, Barnes on IR, Sign Patrick to Active Roster". SI.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ Schwab, Frank (December 5, 2024). "Lions use gutsy 4th-down call to finish off Packers in thrilling NFC North battle". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Gordon, Grant (December 6, 2024). "Tim Patrick catches first two touchdowns since 2021 to help Lions clinch postseason spot". NFL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Tim Patrick 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ Risdon, Jeff (March 14, 2025). "The Lions sign WR Tim Patrick a day after he pleads to return to Detroit". Lions Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (August 27, 2025). "Jaguars trade for Lions WR Tim Patrick in exchange for 2026 draft pick". NFL.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Tim Patrick 2025 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
External links
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- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · CBS Sports · Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
- Detroit Lions bio
- Utah Utes bio