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Tim Patrick quickly finds new NFL home after being cut by Broncos
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After being released by the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick has quickly found a new home in the NFL.
Patrick is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions ' practice squad, according to Cecil Lammey of 104.3 The Fan . Patrick will join Detroit's practice squad "with the idea that he will work his way on to the active roster," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.
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Patrick, 30, will learn the Lions' offense and later "become activated" to the active roster, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis . Detroit has just four receivers on its initial 53-man roster : Amon-Ra St. Brown , Jameson Williams , Kalif Raymond and Isaiah Williams .
Patrick hauled in 143 receptions for 2,009 yards and 12 touchdowns with the Broncos from 2018-2021 before missing the last two seasons with injuries. He now gets a fresh start with the Lions while the Broncos move forward with Courtland Sutton , Josh Reynolds Marvin Mims, Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin .
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Tim Patrick quickly finds new NFL home after being cut by Broncos
