LUCAS PATRICK NEWS

Officially placed on IR The Saints placed Patrick (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Morning Break: Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara, Erik McCoy, and Lucas Patrick ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, Dec. 28

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Lopsided loss sinks the reeling Saints further into evaluation mode

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says his “big thing” this week is to see how New Orleans responds to its 34-0 loss in Green Bay

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for 2024 Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Tuesday that Patrick will miss the final two games of the regular season due to a knee injury he picked up during Monday's 34-0 loss to the Pac...

Impact Patrick suffered the injury on the Saints' final offensive drive of Monday's game. The 31-year-old lineman will be sidelined for the final two regular-season games of 2024, and he is getting second opinions to determine whether surgery is required for his injury, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Patrick started in 10 of 11 games and played center and left guard.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints

Josh Jacobs gained 107 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game as the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff ber...

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints

Josh Jacobs gained 107 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game as the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth while producing the first shutout of...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Saints are making contingency plans to play without QB Derek Carr as they try to stay alive

Saints Interim coach Darren Rizzi says it's too early to rule out quarterback Derek Carr in any of New Orleans' final four regular season games

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Patrick recaps win at Giants, QB position 12/9/2024 New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Lucas Patrick speaks with the media on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center fo...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Playing in Week 14 Patrick (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Patrick opened the Saints' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions before logging a full workload Friday, indicating that he's moved past his calf issue. With the Duke product back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Saints' top backup offensive linemen Sunday.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants will try to snap a 7-game losing streak when they host the Saints

The New York Giants will try to snap a seven-game losing streak and win for the first time at MetLife Stadium this season when they play host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 13 Patrick (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Patrick was unable to practice all week due to a calf injury, and he will miss a third straight game as a result. If Erik McCoy (groin) is unable to play Sunday, Shane Lemieux would be the next man up to start at center.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 11 Patrick (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Patrick (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

Impact The 31-year-old was held out of practice all week after sustaining a calf injury in the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Panthers, 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures calf Patrick was unable to return to Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Panthers due to a calf injury.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday night Patrick (chest) is active for Thursday's game against Denver.

Impact Patrick was sidelined for Week 6 against the Buccaneers due to a chest injury. He was listed as a limited participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, and he will return Thursday and likely reclaim his starting role at center from Connor McGovern.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 6 Patrick (chest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Patrick has been banged up with several issues throughout the season, including toe, groin and chest injuries. This will be his first full game missed, likely leaving Connor McGovern as the starting center.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Monday night Patrick (groin) is active ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact 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 6.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Friday's practice Patrick (groin) didn't practice Friday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Three of New Orleans' starting offensive linemen already had injury designations ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs, including center Shane Lemieux (ankle). Patrick was in line to start for Lemieux if he couldn't suit up in Week 5, but it now appears that Patrick may not be able to play either.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Patrick on Week 4 offensive line performance 9/30/2024 New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Lucas Patrick speaks with the media on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta

Saints coach Dennis Allen says starting center Erik McCoy has had surgery to repair a groin injury and has been placed on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Patrick on subbing in at center for Erik McCoy | Saints-Eagles Postgame | 2024 NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Lucas Patrick's postgame interview after the Saints' loss vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Lucas Patrick on Taliese Fuaga, Trevor Penning 9/16/2024 New Orleans Saints guard Lucas Patrick speaks with the media on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center the day afte...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Good to go for Week 2 Patrick (toe) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Patrick (toe) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Patrick went down early in the second half and was replaced by Nick Saldiveri, who will continue filling in at left guard.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE