The Bears placed Patrick (toe) on injured reserve Thursday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick will now miss at least the next four games while sitting on IR, after he departed Monday's 33-14 win over the Patriots with a toe injury. Sam Mustipher is slated to replace the 313-pounder at center for the time being.

Patrick (toe) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Patriots, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick was carted to the Bears' locker room after sustaining a toe injury at some point during the first quarter. The veteran has played multiple positions on the interior of Chicago's offensive line this season, and his absence will leave Sam Mustipher to step in at center against New England, per Adam Jahns of The Athletic.

Patrick (head) returned during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Commanders, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick appears to have cleared his concussion evaluation given his ability to step back in at left guard. As a result, either Michael Schofield or Teven Jenkins should finish out Monday's game at right guard.

Patrick (head) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Commanders, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick spent time in the medical tent on Chicago's sideline before heading to the locker room to be evaluated for a potential concussion, per Cronin. In his absence, Michael Schofield will shift over to left guard while Teven Jenkins steps back in at right guard.

Patrick (thumb) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick suffered a broken thumb during training camp, but that won't impact his ability to suit up for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers. Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Patrick has experience playing with a cast and doesn't anticipate his effectiveness to be impacted while wearing one. However, the starting center is still facing the task of protecting Justin Fields from one of the league's better defensive fronts Week 1.

Patrick (thumb) returned to practice Monday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick suffered a broken thumb during training camp, but his return to the field is a great step forward in the recovery process. Although there's no word yet regarding the 313-pounder's Week 1 status, Patrick will be the presumed starting center for Chicago when he's medically cleared for game action. Expect to hear more about the 29-year-old's availability for Sunday's contest against the 49ers when the team releases its official practice/injury report later this week.

Patrick is expected to require surgery on his broken right thumb, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Bears this offseason and was expected to open the campaign as the team's starting center. There's optimism that he'll be able to return before Week 1, but Chicago may be without one of its top offseason acquisitions to start the season.

Patrick agreed to terms on a two-year, $8 million contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick is a former member of the Packers, but he'll now bring his talents elsewhere in the division to protect second-year quarterback Justin Fields. The 28-year-old's contract includes $4 million guaranteed for the 2022 season.

The Packers activated Patrick from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick returns to the active roster after five days on the COVID-19 list and should start at right guard in the Packers' divisional-round matchup against the 49ers on Saturday. Patrick spent much of the season as the team's starting center in place of injured rookie Josh Myers, who returned to action in Week 18.

The Packers placed Patrick (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's not yet clear whether Patrick has tested positive for the virus. He'll have an additional week to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols since the Packers have a first-round bye in the playoffs, but Royce Newman could take on a starting role in the divisional round if Patrick is unavailable.