Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles finally answered the pleas of thousands of fans by reportedly agreeing to terms with a free agent offensive lineman. It just might not be a name fans were envisioning.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bears have agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Lucas Patrick.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the deal is for two years worth up to $8 million with $4 million guaranteed. The reported deal marks the first offensive acquisition since the legal negotiating window opened on Monday.
Patrick was signed by the Packers in 2016 as an undrafted free agent and spent his first season on the practice squad. After starting just six games in his first three seasons beginning in 2017, Patrick has been the Packers starter at right guard since the start of the 2020 season. Though he’s primarily a guard, Patrick also has experience at center and has played three positions on the offensive line.
Patrick, of course, blocked…