Detroit Lions training camp is nearly here, and expectations couldn’t be higher. For a roster this complete—and a team firmly in its championship window—every roster spot matters. The Lions don’t have much room for misfires, which is why one offseason signing is already drawing some uncomfortable attention.
That player is wide receiver Tim Patrick, whose comeback story is starting to feel more like a cautionary tale. Detroit took a calculated swing on Patrick last year, hoping the veteran could bounce back after missing the previous two seasons. He hadn’t played a snap since 2021, but after being released by the Denver Broncos following a contract restructure, the Lions were willing to give him a shot.