3 Observations on What Tim Patrick Trade Means For Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars did what many had projected them to do, landing a new big-bodied wide receiver with their stockpile of draft picks -- but what does it all mean?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) practices during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Monday, July 28, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars are wheeling and dealing, completing their third trade of the last two weeks on Wednesday morning by acquiring Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

So, what does the Patrick trade mean for the Jaguars moving forward? We break it down below.

Gladstone Lands No. 5 WR

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone spins a football in his hand after the Jacksonville Jaguars’ third mandatory minicamp Thursday June 12, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It was no secret the Jaguars were looking for a No. 5 wide receiver from another roster; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton noted as much when he slipped up and mentioned the Jaguars were in trade talks with the Broncos last week. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Jaguars touched base with at least two other teams that weren't the Broncos or Lions about a potential receiver deal.

Simply put, the Jaguars had a very incomplete receiver room that lacked both depth and variety. They liked their top four receivers, but it was clear Austin Trammell was just a placeholder until the Jaguars found their guy. Trammell was waived to make room for Patrick, though the team has hopes of him re-joining the practice squad.

How Patrick Fits

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) warms up before the game between San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It isn't hard to see how Patrick fits into the Jaguars' offense. While the majority of his snaps last year came outside, he still logged over 150 snaps from the slot and is a player the Jaguars will be comfortable with at a number of alignments. He also brings size at 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds that no other receiver on the roster comes close to, making him a potential red-zone factor.

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

But where Patrick will likely make his largest impact: as a blocker on the perimeter, whether on screens or as a run-blocker. The Jaguars have a willing and effective blocker in Dyami Brown, but Patrick is automatically the Jaguars' best blocking receiver the day he steps into the building.

Are Jaguars Done?

Is Jacksonville done making trades? With 11 picks left in the 2026 draft following the trade, the Jaguars still have the flexibilty to add players who made it onto their team's respective free agents. The two positions it makes the most sense to add to include cornerback and offensive line. The Jaguars have not been afraid of acting on their evaluations yet.

Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone, left and Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli, center, all talk with Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen after the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 18th and final training camp practice at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Wednesday August 20, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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