With their two star wide receivers now under contract, the Cincinnati Bengals have turned their attention to the offensive line. The team signed veteran guard/center Lucas Patrick, a starter for the New Orleans Saints last season, to help bolster its protection for franchise quarterback Joe Burrow.

The one-year deal was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Salary details have not yet been reported.

Bengals signed free agent G Lucas Patrick to a one-year contract. Patrick previously started 64 games for the Packers (2017-21), Bears ('22-23) and Saints ('24). pic.twitter.com/Vr9K9ulEoY

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2025

Patrick, who began his career with the Green Bay Packers in 2017, has appeared in 107 NFL games, starting 64. After five years with the Packers, he played a pair of seasons with the Chicago Bears and the ’24 season with the Saints.