Overview
- The Commanders signed 33-year-old Lucas Patrick to their active 53-man roster on Wednesday, making him immediately eligible to play in Week 2.
- Patrick visited Washington for a workout on Tuesday before the team agreed to the signing, a day when the club also held tryouts for seven other players at linebacker, tight end and defensive end.
- A long-tenured interior lineman, Patrick has about 65 career starts in roughly 113 games and has started at center, left guard and right guard with multiple teams.
- Reports say Patrick dealt with knee trouble during the Giants' training camp and preseason, a factor that likely delayed his signing until after Week 1.
- The addition addresses known interior-depth issues on Washington's roster — including injuries and unproven options at center — and gives coaches a veteran who can fill multiple spots if needed.