Jaguars Likely to Re-Sign Wide Receiver Tim Patrick

Veteran wideout projected to sign one-year, $2.99 million deal as free agent

Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:47am

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tim Patrick is set to become a free agent this offseason. According to contract projections, Patrick is expected to sign a one-year, $2.99 million deal, which would rank him 56th among NFL wide receivers in average annual salary. The Jaguars acquired Patrick in a trade with the Detroit Lions prior to the 2025 season, and he carved out a larger role as the year progressed, passing Dyami Brown on the depth chart and serving as the team's WR3 for a few games. Despite his age (32), the Jaguars are likely to re-sign Patrick due to his fit in the offense and the relatively low financial commitment required.

Why it matters

The Jaguars' decision to re-sign Patrick or let him go as a free agent will impact the team's receiving corps heading into the 2026 season. Patrick proved to be a valuable depth piece in 2025, and at his projected contract value, he could provide insurance at the position while the Jaguars potentially look to add more high-upside talent through the draft.

The details

Patrick finished the 2025 season catching 15-of-25 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns. Beyond his production, he is described as a good fit for the Jaguars' offense, willing to do the dirty work in the run game and attack the middle and intermediate parts of the field. At the projected $2.99 million contract value, it would be an easy decision for the Jaguars to bring Patrick back, though the team may prefer to allocate those roster spots to younger, higher-upside players.

  • Patrick is set to become a free agent this upcoming offseason.

The players

Tim Patrick

A 32-year-old wide receiver who was acquired by the Jacksonville Jaguars in a trade with the Detroit Lions prior to the 2025 season.

Liam Coen

The offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose offense Patrick is described as being a good fit for.

James Gladstone

The general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who will make the decision on whether to re-sign Patrick or let him go as a free agent.

Dyami Brown

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars who Patrick passed on the depth chart during the 2025 season.

Brian Thomas Jr.

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars who missed games in 2025, allowing Patrick to serve as the team's WR3 for a few contests.

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What they’re saying

“At the projected contract value, it would be quite easy for the Jaguars to bring Patrick back as there is very little commitment on their part from a money and years perspective.”

— Paul Bretl, Author

What’s next

The Jaguars will need to make a decision on whether to re-sign Patrick or let him test free agency ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' decision on Tim Patrick will be an interesting one, as he proved to be a valuable depth piece in 2025 but the team may prefer to allocate those roster spots to younger, higher-upside players. However, at the projected $2.99 million contract value, bringing back the veteran wide receiver would be a low-risk move that could provide insurance at the position heading into the draft and training camp.