Bengals Lose Patrick, Eye Draft for Trench Warfare

0:00On April 7, Lucas Patrick, that veteran offensive lineman, just ain't a deal with the New York Giants, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals short on depth. At a key spot. He suited up for six games with Sensei last season, starting just one, but with 113 games under his belt, he was a solid backup option. The Bengals held off on resigning him this late into free agency, so it wasn't a huge surprise, but it still tightens their interior line flexibility, heading into the off season. Fans and analysts see this as a minor hit, since Sensei and Addy's bringing back the same starting five up front for the first time in the Joeboro era. Thanks to locking in Dalton Ryzen or early, looking ahead, the team might eye a long-term tackle in the draft, potentially as high as the 10th pick, while relying on young pieces like Matt Lee and Jalen Rivers to shore up the inside. With their core intact in eyes on the future, the Bengals stay aggressive in building that trench warfare for another playoff push. This has been NFL News Today, Powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.