The Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran large receiver Tim Patrick, the workforce introduced Friday.
Patrick, 31, was capable of finding a job inside the Lions’ high-powered offense final season, ending with 33 receptions for 394 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
After lacking the 2022 and 2023 seasons with knee and Achilles accidents whereas with the Denver Broncos, Patrick was signed to Detroit’s follow squad in August earlier than being signed to the lively roster Sept. 24 forward of Week 4.
He caught his first receiving landing with the Lions off a 3-yard cross from quarterback Jared Goff within the third quarter Dec. 5 in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers then caught his second landing off a 1-yard toss from Goff within the fourth quarter throughout the identical recreation.
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They had been Patrick’s first NFL touchdowns since 2021, when he performed for the Broncos. His manufacturing was a pleasing shock for a Lions workforce that completed with 15 wins for the primary time in franchise historical past.
Patrick has 176 catches for two,403 yards and 15 touchdowns in his NFL profession.
ESPN’s Eric Woodyard contributed to this report.
