Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Gets one-year deal with Cincinnati
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The Bengals signed Patrick (knee) to a one-year, $2.1 million contract Friday, John Sheeran of A to Z Sports reports.
Patrick started 10 of his 11 regular-season appearances with the Saints last season, working at both center and left guard. He missed the last few weeks of the regular season with New Orleans due to a knee injury but figures to be ready for the start of offseason activities with his new team.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Officially placed on IR
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The Saints placed Patrick (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
Patrick injured his knee on the Saints' final offensive drive during their Week 16 loss to the Packers. He was already ruled out for the final two games of the regular season, and his placement on IR is simply a procedural move. With Erik McCoy (elbow) also placed on IR, Shane Lemieux is expected to start at center against the Raiders on Sunday.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Done for 2024
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Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Tuesday that Patrick will miss the final two games of the regular season due to a knee injury he picked up during Monday's 34-0 loss to the Packers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Patrick suffered the injury on the Saints' final offensive drive of Monday's game. The 31-year-old lineman will be sidelined for the final two regular-season games of 2024, and he is getting second opinions to determine whether surgery is required for his injury, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Patrick started in 10 of 11 games and played center and left guard.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Out for Week 11
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Patrick (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Patrick has been unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 9 against the Panthers, and he will be sidelined for a second straight game as a result. With the Saints on a bye Week 12, Patrick's next chance at suiting up will be Week 13 against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 1. Erik McCoy (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game but could be activated off IR and start at center, per Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Won't play Sunday
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Patrick (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
The 31-year-old was held out of practice all week after initially appearing to sustain a calf injury in the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Panthers. The injury was reclassified as an ankle issue on ensuing injury reports, so it's no surprise he won't suit up Sunday. Expect Connor McGovern to serve as New Orleans' top center in Patrick's stead.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Injures calf
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Patrick was unable to return to Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Panthers due to a calf injury.
Patrick was given a questionable tag, but he ultimately was unable to return. Thus, his status for Week 10 versus the Falcons is up in the air. Connor McGovern would likely be in line to replace him at center if needed.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Suiting up Monday night
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Patrick (groin) is active ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs.
Patrick missed practice both Thursday and Friday due to a groin injury, but it now appears he'll play through the pain Monday night. Expect Patrick to serve as the Saints' top left guard in Week 5.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Good to go for Week 2
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Patrick (toe) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Patrick injured his toe early in the second half of the Saints' Week 1 win over the Panthers and did not return. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but he logged back-to-back limited practices to end the week and he will start at left guard Sunday.
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Saints' Lucas Patrick: Headed to Big Easy
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The Saints signed Patrick (calf) to a one-year contract Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Patrick appeared in 23 games with 20 starts over the past two seasons with Chicago. The 30-year-old was the team's starting center for almost the entire 2023 campaign, but he ended the year on IR due to an unspecified calf injury. While the nature of this issue was never revealed, Patrick now appears to be healthy again. He should now provide depth along the interior of New Orleans' offensive line.
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Bears' Lucas Patrick: Heads to IR
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Patrick (calf) was placed on the Bears' injured reserve list Saturday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Patrick has been playing through a back injury since Nov. 19, but he popped up on the Bears' injury report Friday with a calf injury. He will now miss Chicago's regular-season finale against the Packers. In Patrick's absence, Dan Feeney is set to take over at center.
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Bears' Lucas Patrick: Practices in full
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Patrick (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
The veteran offensive lineman was able to log a full practice session Friday after recording a DNP on Thursday, and it now seems as if he's moved past his back issue. Patrick has made 18 appearances for Chicago since signing with the team back in 2022, starting 15 of those games.
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Bears' Lucas Patrick: Suffers back injury
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Patrick is doubtful to return to Sunday's game after suffering a back injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Patrick likely suffered his back injury during the first half of today's game, and there's a slim chance that he's able to return. Dan Feeney has stepped in at center on the Bears' offensive line.
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Bears' Lucas Patrick: Questionable for Sunday night
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Patrick was added to the Bears' injury report with a back issue and is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
With Patrick now on the injury report, the Bears may have to shuffle their offensive line more than they already have. Cody Whitehair -- who is the usual starting center -- has shifted to right guard with Nate Davis (ankle) ruled out for Week 8. If Patrick is unable to play, Doug Kramer would fill in at the starting center position.
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Bears' Lucas Patrick: Out for game
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Patrick will not return to Thursday's game against the Commanders after getting examined for a concussion, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The center has started all five games for the Bears this season. Cody Whitehair moved from guard to center to replace him.
