Patrick's teammate, Emmanuel Sanders, is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports. Patrick is thus likely in line for an uptick in usage.

EDGE Analysis

When the Broncos drafted Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton in April, the thought was that they would be the receivers of the future. The future is now as Demaryius Thomas was traded away in October and Sanders is now out for the year. While the focus will be on the rookies and veteran acquisition Andre Holmes, don't discount Patrick who, while not a rookie, is getting the first in-game action of his career. Patrick has actually been targeted more this season, 11 passes to seven, than Hamilton and is averaging over 18 yards per reception in limited work. Expect for the Broncos to continue to try to stretch the field vertically with Sutton and Patrick on the outside while Hamilton works more in the slot.

Patrick was unable to nab his lone target during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

The catchless label is accurate, but a little misleading as Patrick actually delivered on a clutch 11-yard reception with the Broncos driving in the game's final seconds, but was called for a controversial offensive-pass-interference penalty after jostling with the defender for the ball. Still, Patrick looks like WR3 for Denver at the moment, ranking third among the team's receivers with 27 snaps on Sunday. That might increase if rookie DaeSean Hamilton (knee) misses any time. Next up on Sunday is the Steelers' top-10-rated pass defense.

Patrick appears likely to earn regular snaps in the Broncos' three-receiver sets Sunday against the Texans with DaeSean Hamilton (knee) ruled out for the contest, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

For at least one game, Patrick looks set to climb two spots on the depth chart, as the Broncos' decision to rule out Hamilton was preceded by the team dealing Demaryius Thomas to Houston on Tuesday. Those absences leave only Emmanuel Sanders and Courtland Sutton as the team's starting receivers, though Patrick should get plenty of work on obvious passing downs when fullback Andy Janovich is off the field. Patrick likely won't be a major priority in the passing game whenever he's on the field, but the increased opportunity he'll have in Week 9 is worth noting nonetheless.

Patrick caught one of two targets for a 26-yard gain during Sunday's 20-19 win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick saw the field for just four offensive snaps, but made the most of them. After narrowly missing a touchdown reception earlier in the game, Patrick hauled in a short pass during Denver's final drive, cut away from cornerback Gareon Conley, and sprinted up field for a 26-yard gain to set up the game-winning field goal. It was the Utah product's first career catch. Patrick's contributions in Denver are likely to be focused on special teams with two established veterans and two touted rookies ahead of him, but his size, as his first target showed, makes him an intriguing option in the red zone.

Patrick has a spot on Denver's initial 53-man roster, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick was unable to stick with the Ravens or 49ers as an undrafted rookie last year, but he's apparently made quite a bit of progress heading into his second season. He gets the final spot on Denver's wideout depth chart, behind Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton. There isn't much opportunity for upward mobility in the receiving ranks, but Patrick may be able to contribute on special teams.

Patrick is an early favorite for the No. 5 job in Denver, Benjamin Allbright of 104.7 FM Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Denver seems pretty set with its four primary targets -- veterans Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas and rookies Courtland Sutton and DeSean Hamilton. Patrick, a second-year target out of Utah, is a bit of a surprise as a depth option, especially with 2017 draft picks still on the roster. Head coach Vance Joseph has said that backup receivers will need to be special-teams aces, something Patrick is capable of doing. Should he make the team, he would provide Case Keenum with yet another big-bodied option.

The Broncos signed Patrick to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick didn't see any NFL action during his rookie season after going undrafted out of Utah in April. He spent much of the campaign as a member of the Broncos' practice squad, with Patrick's performance apparently impressing the team's brass enough to keep him a part of their offseason program heading into the 2018 campaign.

Patrick was waived by the 49ers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick signed with the Niners in the opening days of training camp but evidently didn't prove useful enough for the final roster.

Patrick was signed by the 49ers on Monday, The San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers scooped up the undrafted free agent just a day following his release from the Ravens. Patrick is one of 13 wide receivers the team has in camp, so he will have to shine this preseason to be considered a serious contender to make the final roster. That said, the Utah product does bring size to the table (6-foot-5 and 210 pounds), something San Francisco does not possess a lot of amongst their current group of wideouts.

Patrick was waived by the Ravens on Sunday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick signed with the Ravens at the start of May as an undrafted free agent, but the fact that he's being let go this early in camp doesn't bode well for his eventual ability to make a final roster elsewhere. The Ravens brought on Larry Donnell in the corresponding move to shore up some serious depth issues at tight end following a slew of injuries at the position.