Jaguars add Tim Patrick to boost the pass-catching corps ahead of Trevor Lawrence’s fifth-season start, pairing the veteran with Patrick’s big-body, possession element to complement Brian Thomas Jr and Parker Washington. Lawrence already emphasized speed, timing, and extra work to gel with the new receiver, while the move signals an offense-first approach to counter a crowded WR room.

The Patrick acquisition follows Gabe Davis’s prior misfire as a possession target; Patrick offers size, experience, and big-play potential, potentially easing Lawrence’s early reads as chemistry develops. Week 1 vs Carolina looms as a test for the revamped unit, with additional practice time set to speed up Patrick’s integration and route timing in Coen’s system.

Overall, Jacksonville aims to diversify weapons, stabilize the WR room, and create a reliable red-zone option for Lawrence, while Detroit’s move clears cap and roster space for the Lions’ future plans.