Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick will sit out the 2023 NFL season due to a serious injury.
An MRI revealed a complete tear of Patrick's Achilles, as reported by Mike Klis of 9NEWS and confirmed by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton had earlier expressed the team's belief that the injury was an Achilles injury, which was later confirmed by the MRI results.
The injury marks another setback for the Broncos at the wide receiver position.
Patrick missed the entire 2022 season due to a torn ACL he sustained in training camp.
In previous seasons, injuries had kept key receivers like Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, and KJ Hamler apart, limiting the opportunity for the core wide receiver group to play together.
Prior to his injury in 2022, Patrick showcased promise with impressive production in 2020 and 2021, totaling 104 catches, 1,476 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
With Patrick's absence in the 2023 season, the Broncos will need to heavily rely on other pass-catchers when they begin the season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 10.