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Reports: Broncos Finalizing Extension With Former Utah WR Tim Patrick
Nov 19, 2021, 2:39 PM
Tim Patrick #81 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after catching the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Denver Broncos are finalizing a multi-year contract extension with former Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick, according to multiple reports.
On Friday, November 19, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Patrick’s new deal would be worth up to $34.5 million over three years with $18.5 million in guaranteed money.
Tim Patrick went undrafted out of Utah in 2017, got released three times by three teams in a four-month span before sticking in Denver … and now has played his way into a payday. 💰 https://t.co/eo2sKEScET
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 19, 2021
“Per sources, Broncos are finalizing a three-year contract extension with WR Tim Patrick,” 9News’ Mike Klis tweeted. “What a great American story of redemption. Rough family upbringing, oft-injured in college, undrafted, cut 3 times. Has become Broncos most dependable receiver the past 3 years.”
Per sources, Broncos are finalizing a three-year contract extension with WR Tim Patrick. What a great American story of redemption. Rough family upbringing, oft-injured in college, undrafted, cut 3 times. Has become Broncos most dependable receiver the past 3 years. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 19, 2021
Before his time in the NFL, Patrick played at the University of Utah from 2014-16. He went joined Denver’s roster after going undrafted in 2017.
Patrick is currently in his fourth NFL season, all with the Broncos.
This season, Patrick has 37 catches for 523 yards and four touchdowns. During his career, Patrick has recorded 127 receptions for 1,798 yards and 11 touchdowns in 49 games.
Former @Utah_Football WR @Tpstreets snags a deep ball for his fourth touchdown catch this season. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BroncosCountry #DENvsDAL #GoUtes @kslsports pic.twitter.com/am2P5yaqaa
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 7, 2021
The Broncos currently own a 5-5 record this season.
Denver’s next game is against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 28 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS.
