ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Throughout the Denver Broncos' complex, wide receiver Tim Patrick's two-year battle to return from injuries has been an inspiring tale about a popular player.
But the "tough decisions,'' as coach Sean Payton has put it, in a deep wide receiver room are poised to include Patrick.
League and team sources confirmed amid multiple reports Monday that the Broncos were on the hunt for potential trade partners for Patrick, but that if no trade could be finalized, Patrick was expected to be released before Tuesday's deadline for rosters league-wide to be cut to 53 players.