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Analyst Floats Bills Trade for Lions WR Tim Patrick Ahead of Week 1

Buffalo’s unsettled receiver depth has writers pitching a low-cost move for the 6-foot-5 veteran.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Wide receiver Tim Patrick #17 of the Detroit Lions enters the field during player introductions prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Overview

  • Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay suggests Buffalo send a seventh-round pick to Detroit for Tim Patrick as a late-summer addition.
  • The proposal cites recent churn in the Bills’ receiver room, including the signing of Grant DuBose, a visit with Gabe Davis, and the release of Kaden Prather.
  • Patrick rebounded with the Lions in 2024 after a torn ACL and torn Achilles cost him 2022–2023, posting 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns plus a postseason grab.
  • Detroit’s crowded receiving depth chart is cited as a reason Patrick could be available cheaply for a cap-conscious Buffalo roster.
  • No trade has been reported, though observers note GM Brandon Beane’s track record of late offseason deals that add depth before Week 1.