11 Lions Whose Time in Detroit Will End After Divisional Round Loss

The Detroit Lions' offseason has officially begun.

After entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 1 seed, the Lions couldn't step up when it mattered the most, falling to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. It's a heartbreaking way to end one of the best seasons in franchise history, forcing head coach Dan Campbell to head back to the drawing board in the coming months.

As with most postseason eliminations, changes are likely on their way to the Motor City. It won't be much longer before free agency and offseason trades begin, meaning there's a good chance that several players just played their final game in a Lions jersey.

With that in mind, here are 11 Lions who are likely leaving Detroit following the disappointing loss.

1. Tim Patrick, WR

The Lions took a gamble on Tim Patrick when they signed him to a practice squad contract back in August. After all, the veteran wide receiver hadn't played meaningful football since the 2021 campaign after missing the two subsequent seasons with torn ACL and Achilles injuries.

Fortunately, the Lions' gamble paid off because Patrick has become one of their more important secondary pass-catchers. Even though it was far from a career year for the 31-year-old WR, he still managed to record 33 receptions for 394 yards and three TDs in 16 games.

After a performance like that, Patrick could garner some serious attention as a free agent this offseason.

Even though the Lions can more than afford to bring Patrick back, he might be looking for a bigger role elsewhere. He managed to have a solid season playing behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, so it isn't absurd to believe that he could be a 600-plus-yard receiver with more playing time and targets elsewhere.

Besides, as solid as Patrick was this season, the Lions can easily find another WR3 through free agency or the 2025 NFL draft.