Aaron Patrick (born December 21, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Eastern Kentucky.
College career
Patrick was a member of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels for five seasons. Patrick finished his collegiate career with 27.5 sacks, which are the second-most in school history.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Patrick was signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars to their practice squad on December 14, 2020. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 4, 2021. Patrick was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts but was resigned to the team's practice squad on September 9.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos signed Patrick to their active roster off of the Jaguars practice squad on September 23, 2021.
In Week 6 of the 2022 season, Patrick suffered a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve on October 21, 2022. The injury came after Patrick was forced out of bounds and collided with a league official. As he did so, his foot planted on a fabric mat used to cover broadcast cords and cables, and caused his knee to bend awkwardly. On November 17, Patrick launched a lawsuit against the NFL for "unspecified damages, including lost bonuses and future earning potential".
On August 29, 2023, Patrick was waived by the Broncos.