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 and physical run blocker.

However, a couple of offseason developments made Patrick expendable for the Lions. For one, despite entering the offseason healthy for the first time in years, Patrick struggled to find his footing this training camp, by his own admission.

“I feel great. That’s why I’m just frustrated that it’s not showing right now, be

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