The Denver Broncos made a surprising decision in August when they decided to cut veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick. The team said they liked their depth at receiver and wanted to carry players at other positions on the 53-man roster, so Patrick was made expendable.
Denver ended up cutting Patrick after failing to trade him and the receiver landed with the Detroit Lions. The Broncos’ offense has missed him.
While Denver was struggling to get anything going against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Patrick turned heads with an impressive 42-yard catch in an eventual 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Here’s a sampling of how Twitter/X reacted to Patrick’s performance:
….Tim Patrick down there somewhere#DETvsDAL | 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/YRU0qpssEV
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 13, 2024
https://t.co/t3qlmXZAVP pic.twitter.com/Zz0TaK4aV6
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2024
Tim freaking Patrick 🥲 https://t.co/7zHxWjaX3a
— Mile High Mario (@VetanzeTherapy) October 13, 2024
Reminder: The Broncos cut Tim Patrick before the season started
Tim Patrick signed with the Lions for the vet minimum
— Cowboys Nation (@CowboysNation) October 13, 2024
Tim Patrick was cut by the Broncos this offseason: 68 yards at halftime
Broncos WRs combined rn: 27 yards pic.twitter.com/Uu9OuOgF4H
— Jack Caporuscio (@Caporuscio_Jack) October 13, 2024
Salt to the open wound.
Tim Patrick is the Lions leading receiver right now with 68 yards
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) October 13, 2024
Ahhhhh yeahhhh Tim Patrick! One of those dudes I will always root for.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) October 13, 2024
Am I the only one missing Tim Patrick? @Broncos
— Prihar.eth (@gary_prihar) October 13, 2024
Hey @Broncos fans at least Tim Patrick is having a good day for the Lions.
— Mark Schlereth (@markschlereth) October 13, 2024
Imagine if Bo Nix had a receiver like Tim Patrick sheesh https://t.co/9VSfYVNg71
— Lindsay Bebout (@lindsaybebout) October 13, 2024
I don’t know what the Broncos didn’t see in Tim Patrick with such a below average wide receiver room. I know the injuries he was coming off of, but shit. Feels like a total miss on their part
— Skubal Cy Young Watch 2024 (@Detroit_Szn) October 13, 2024
The Denver Broncos offense could really use a WR like Tim Patrick right now
— Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) October 13, 2024
I still can’t believe the Broncos let Tim Patrick walk
— Sam Goldsmith (@sgoldsmith94) October 13, 2024
Watching Tim Patrick make plays on the *Lions* makes me wonder how exactly there wasn't a roster spot for him on the *Broncos* lol
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) October 13, 2024
After going scoreless through the first three quarters, Denver’s offense came to life in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns and a field goal.
Courtland Sutton ended the day with 53 yards and a touchdown, Troy Franklin had 31 yards and a touchdown and Devaughn Vele ended the game with a team-high 78 yards in a 23-16 loss.
Patrick ended his day with the Lions with 68 receiving yards. After the game, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff gushed with praise for the receiver.
Jared Goff this wk on Tim Patrick: “He has been a perfect fit. He’s unselfish, he blocks, he cares, he’s a great teammate, he’s competitive, he’s got great hands and he’s trustworthy on his routes. As a QB, that’s all you can ask for. Can’t wait to keep growing with him.”
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid) October 13, 2024
The Broncos’ decision to cut Patrick remains a curious one.
