Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Practice window opens

Patrick (calf) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

After missing the Bengals' last four games due to a calf injury sustained in the Week 1 win over the Browns, Patrick appears to be nearing a return. He now has 21 days to be added to Cincinnati's active roster before reverting to IR. Once activated, he's expected to operate as the team's top right guard.