Lions Trading Veteran WR to Jaguars, Open Door for Rookie’s Role to Grow

Lions trading veteran WR to Jaguars, open door for rookie’s role to grow

With rookie Isaac TeSlaa enjoying a breakout camp and preseason, looking further along than anyone might expect, there were some questions about Patrick’s role.

Detroit Lions trading Tim Patrick to Jaguars

The Detroit Lions are reportedly trading veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Patrick joined the Lions after roster cuts last season and immediately became the outside receiver they were looking for. The wideout played in 16 games for Detroit, started nine of them, and amassed 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns. Moreover, he was a perfect scheme fit as an avid…