Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Cleared to play vs. Pittsburgh
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Patrick (calf) is active for Thursday's game against the Steelers.
The Bengals reinstated Patrick from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game, and the veteran offensive lineman should reclaim his starting spot at right guard while Dalton Risner returns to a reserve role.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Activated from IR
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The Bengals activated Patrick (calf) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Steelers.
Patrick was officially listed as questionable for Thursday's AFC North clash, but his activation from IR indicates that he is trending toward making his return, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Patrick would likely reclaim his starting job at right guard if he is cleared to play, which would revert Dalton Risner to a reserve role.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Won't play against Green Bay
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Patrick (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Patrick's 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday. He earned the questionable tag for Sunday's game after ending the week with back-to-back full practices, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery from a calf injury to play against Green Bay. Patrick hasn't played since Week 1 against the Browns, and his next chance to play is Thursday at home against the Steelers.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Could return Sunday
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Patrick (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Patrick logged consecutive full sessions to end Cincinnati's week of practice, suggesting he's trending toward returning in Week 6. However, the first-year Bengal must still be activated to the team's active roster in order to play Sunday. If Patrick is activated in time, he's expected to operate as Cincinnati's starting right guard.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Practice window opens
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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.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Placed on IR
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The Bengals placed Patrick (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Patrick suffered a calf injury during Sunday's Week 1 win over the Browns and wasn't able to return to the game. His placement on IR means he'll need to sit out at least four games. Dalton Risner will likely move into a starting role at right guard in Patrick's stead.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Will miss time with calf issue
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Head coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Patrick will be out for at least one week due to a calf injury, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
Patrick suffered a calf injury early in the second quarter of Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns. Dalton Risner -- who signed with the Bengals on Aug. 28 -- took over at right guard and should start in Week 2 against the Jaguars due to Patrick's injury.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Downgraded to out Sunday
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Patrick (calf) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's Week 1 contest against Cleveland.
Patrick was initially deemed doubtful after he injured his calf early in the second quarter, and he's now been ruled out. Dalton Risner took over at right guard and will likely remain there while Patrick is sidelined. Patrick's practice participation (or lack thereof) next week should provide clarity about his chances of suiting up in Week 2.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Plays in preseason loss
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Patrick (leg) suited up for Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.
Patrick was injured in drills July 28 but was healthy enough to suit up for game action less than two weeks later. He's competing with Cody Ford for the starting right guard spot.
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Bengals' Lucas Patrick: Leaves Friday's drills
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Patrick left Friday's drills with a limp and was later spotted wearing a compression sleeve on his right leg, ESPN's Ben Baby reports.
Patrick is competing with Cody Ford for the Bengals' right guard job after spending last season with the Saints.
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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: 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.
