Lucas Patrick will start vs. Browns in Week 1

The Dalton Risner signing was heralded by fans of the Cincinnati Bengals. And the veteran free agent who came over from the Minnesota Vikings may well get his opportunity to block for Joe Burrow. But for now, the starter at right guard on the offensive line for the Bengals in their opener on the road […]

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The Dalton Risner signing was heralded by fans of the Cincinnati Bengals.

And the veteran free agent who came over from the Minnesota Vikings may well get his opportunity to block for Joe Burrow.

But for now, the starter at right guard on the offensive line for the Bengals in their opener on the road against the Cleveland Browns will be another veteran free agent signing, Lucas Patrick.

#Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms Lucas Patrick is the starting right guard. Said he felt comfortable with him and how he fit with the other linemen.

— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) September 3, 2025

Patrick, of course, did not impress for most of the offseason, though he did finish strong in the preseason, highlighted by his solid performance against the Washington Commanders.

Lucas Patrick versus Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/FLGRHcCpl6

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) August 9, 2025

Now he gets a big opportunity in a regular season game with a high flying offense.

We talked about the possibility of Patrick starting over Risner (and Jalen Rivers) in our season preview, which you can watch below:

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