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Notes: Jets Could Have Interest in Tim Patrick

Could Lions lose veteran WR to New York Jets?

John Maakaron

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17). / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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The Detroit Lions will no doubt have plenty of interest in their pending free agents from the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets.

Former Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn have taken over those two teams, and could have interest in bringing their former players to help establish the culture with their new teams.

One player who could interest the New York Jets is wide receiver Tim Patrick. Signed to the Lions after missing each of the previous two seasons with significant injuries, Patrick wound up playing a pivotal role for Detroit's offense in 2024.

Now, with the Jets facing questions at the wide receiver position, ESPN mentioned Patrick as a potential free agent the team could have an eye on. In addition to Glenn, Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand is also a former member of Dan Campbell's staff.

Patrick had 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns for Detroit during the regular season.

"One free agent to watch is Tim Patrick of the Detroit Lions-- an obvious connection to coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand," wrote ESPN's Rich Cimini.

Here is a collection of headlines surrounding the Lions on Monday.

1.) Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer explained that the performance of the Lions' offense will be measured against that of the Jets, as Detroit elected to hire John Morton as coordinator instead of Engstrand.

2.) The Detroit Free Press analyzed whether or not Philadelphia Eagles free agent lineman Mekhi Becton would be a fit in Detroit.

3.) The Detroit News examined the performance of the Denver Broncos in 2024 with John Morton serving as an assistant, and what that might indicate for the Lions in 2025.

4.) Detroit Football Network explored the linebackers in the 2025 Draft class, analyzing what each of the top prospects at the position could offer at the NFL level.

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

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