Bears C Lucas Patrick doubtful to return with back injury

The Chicago Bears offensive line took another injury hit against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Center Lucas Patrick exited the game with a back injury in the first half, and he’s officially doubtful to return.

With Patrick out, it’s Dan Feeney — not Cody Whitehair — who got the nod at center in his place.

Whitehair was benched this week with the return of right guard Nate Davis, and he was once considered the backup option at center. But snapping issues have forced Chicago to pivot to Feeney, who they traded for ahead of the regular season.

#Bears injury update:
OL Lucas Patrick (back) is doubtful to return. pic.twitter.com/aYXuHpRwC4

— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) November 19, 2023

The Bears have had a number of different starting offensive line combinations dating back to last season. With Patrick out, here’s what Chicago’s offensive line looks like: LT Braxton Jones; LG Teven Jenkins; C Dan Feeney; RG Nate Davis; RT Darnell Wright.