dailyloe.com – Veteran offensive lineman Lucas Patrick is joining the New York Giants on a one-year contract, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport. The move was reported on Monday, April 6, 2026, adding experience to the Giants’ offensive line. Patrick has played for four different NFL teams over his career.
Patrick spent the majority of his early career with the Green Bay Packers. He then played two seasons for the Chicago Bears from 2022 to 2023. In Chicago, he started at multiple positions along the offensive line due to team needs.
He was originally signed to play center for quarterback Justin Fields. Injuries to guards Cody Whitehair and Teven Jenkins forced him to play guard in 2022. The following season, he started 15 games exclusively at the center position.
Since leaving the Bears, Patrick played for the New Orleans Saints in 2024. His most recent team was the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2025 season. The Giants will be his fifth NFL franchise.
The Bears’ center position has evolved significantly since Patrick’s tenure. Drew Dalman earned a Pro Bowl nod in his first Chicago season. Dalman’s unexpected retirement this offseason created a new vacancy.
Chicago addressed the need by trading for Garrett Bradbury as a short-term solution. General Manager Ryan Poles is also evaluating center prospects for the upcoming draft. The Bears’ current situation contrasts with their lineup during Patrick’s starting role.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
