Patrick acts as a veteran mentor in Detroit’s receiver room, guiding TeSlaa through route technique, timing, and professional habits while modeling the persistence needed to earn early-season opportunities.

Patrick’s veteran presence is effectively moved on from as Detroit trades him to Jacksonville after final cuts, clearing a path for TeSlaa to step into the No. 3 role. Patrick’s departure underscores Detroit’s commitment to youth at WR and signals TeSlaa’s increasing relevance, particularly in preseason evaluations and early-season depth planning.

Patrick’s move to Jaguars opened a roster spot for Harper; Patrick’s Lions stint set the stage for depth moves aimed at Week 1 impact and special-teams value.

Patrick brings size, blocking, and a veteran presence to the Jaguars' WR room, aligning with a hunger to earn every opportunity and mentorship to a younger group. His path from practice squad to contributor is highlighted as a testament to resilience, and his role in Jacksonville could anchor red-zone and intermediate routes as the offense evolves.

Patrick arrives with a veteran, big-body possession profile to Jacksonville, aimed at stabilizing the pass-catching group alongside Thomas Jr. and Washington. His size and experience should help Lawrence in the middle and red zone, easing timing on routes and providing a reliable hot-read when the pocket tightens. The move also marks Detroit’s relinquishment of a veteran asset to bolster the Jags’ offense.