Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick has signed his one-year tender, according to The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.
Patrick (6-4, 212 pounds) signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a college free agent out of Utah following the 2017 NFL draft. After spending OTAs in Baltimore, he was cut and then signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
Patrick failed to make San Francisco’s 53-man roster and signed with Denver’s practice squad two months into his rookie season.
Because he only has two accrued years of experience in the NFL, Patrick became an exclusive rights free agent when his contract expired. As an ERFA, Patrick was not allowed to negotiate with other teams.
After receiving a one-year, league-minimum offer from Denver, Patrick’s options were to sign it or sit out the season. Given that he had no leverage, signing the tender was just a formality for the receiver.
The minimum salary for a second-year player is $750,000.
Patrick has served as a rotational receiver and key special teams contributor over the last two seasons. In 24 games, he has caught 39 passes for 533 yards and one touchdown. He is 26 years old.
