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Bengals Put RG Lucas Patrick on IR With Dalton Risner Next Up

The move forces Cincinnati to elevate late-August signee Dalton Risner, testing the line’s continuity early in the season.

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Cincinnati Bengals guard Lucas Patrick (62) heads for the locker room with an injury in the second quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Lucas Patrick was placed on injured reserve with a right calf injury and is ineligible to return for at least four weeks, with Zac Taylor saying the timeline is right around that frame.
  • Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said Dalton Risner is expected to fill in at right guard and praised his quick grasp of the playbook and communication.
  • Patrick exited early in the Week 1 win at Cleveland after 16 snaps, and Risner, who signed on Aug. 28 with only limited padded work, finished the final 36 snaps at right guard.
  • Cincinnati’s offense mustered 141 total yards and only seven after halftime in the 17-16 victory, sharpening focus on protection and run-game cohesion.
  • The Bengals are also considering depth options such as Cody Ford and rookie Jalen Rivers as they prepare for Sunday’s home opener against the Jaguars.