Lucas Patrick is a nine-year veteran interior lineman who signed with the Giants in 2026 for his versatility across all three inside spots.
Lucas Patrick went undrafted out of Duke and turned positional flexibility into a long NFL career. He has started at center and both guard spots for several teams and joined New York during the 2026 offseason.
Path to the league
Patrick played college football at Duke and entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He latched on with the Green Bay Packers from 2017 to 2021, earning a steady role on the interior. His ability to play multiple spots kept him on rosters as he moved around the league.
Career highlights
Per the Giants, Patrick has played 113 games with 65 starts, including 28 starts at center, 19 at left guard and 18 at right guard, with over 1,000 snaps at all three positions. After Green Bay he had stints with the Bears, Saints and Bengals before reaching New York.
2025 season
Patrick spent the 2025 season with the Cincinnati Bengals. In the 2026 offseason, the New York Giants signed the 6-foot-3, 313-pound lineman to a one-year deal, per the Giants, adding an experienced interior reserve and potential starter.
Sources
- New York Giants: Giants sign offensive lineman Lucas Patrick
- ESPN: Lucas Patrick player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Duke
- Hometown
- Brentwood, TN, USA
- Age
- 32
- Status
- active