FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Adding much-needed experience to their wide-receiver room, the New York Jets have agreed to terms with free agent Tim Patrick, a source told ESPN.
Patrick, 32, who visited the team facility on Wednesday, will sign a one-year contract for about $1.5 million, slightly above the NFL's veteran salary benefit.
The Jets bolstered the receiving corps in the draft, selecting former Indiana star Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round (30th overall) after trading up from the top pick in the second round (33). But they wanted to add a veteran presence to a young group. Their top three receivers are Garrett Wilson (25), Adonai Mitchell (23) and Isaiah Williams (25).
Patrick played last season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who acquired him in a 2025 trade with the Detroit Lions. He played 336 snaps on offense for the Jaguars, finishing with 15 receptions, 187 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games. He started three games when Brian Thomas Jr. was injured.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn is familiar with Patrick, as he was the Lions' defensive coordinator in 2024. Prior to that, Patrick spent six seasons with the Denver Broncos. Jets general manager Darren Mougey was a Broncos executive over that span.
Patrick's best seasons were 2020 and 2021, when he caught 104 passes for 1,476 yards and 11 touchdowns. He missed the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to ACL and Achilles' injuries, rebooting his career as a part-time starter for a Detroit team that made the playoffs.
At 6-foot-5, Patrick brings size to the group. He also has position flexibility, capable of playing inside and outside.