The Facts: According to 9News.com's Mike Klis, sources have told him an MRI confirmed Patrick suffered season-ending ACL injury Tuesday.

Diehards Line: The 6-4 Patrick has developed into a playmaking boundary receiver and could have seen an uptick as a big-slot in first-year coach Nathaniel Hackett's offense. Patrick generated 53 receptions, 734 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2021, leading the team in receiving touchdowns. The Utah product has earned 50-plus catches, 700-plus receiving yards and five-plus TDs in each of the last two seasons. The Broncos are deeper than most teams at the receiver position, but losing Patrick for a significant time is a massive blow in the first week of training camp.