Patrick enters his 10th NFL season, playing for his fourth NFL team. The journeyman blocker has never sustained above-average play, but NFL front offices evidently view him as a reliable starter. He earned a career-best 66.3 PFF run-blocking grade last year.

Patrick, 31, has 64 career starts to his name and started 10 of the 11 games he appeared in for the Saints last season. The former UDFA spent the first five years of his career with the Packers (2017-2021) and has been a serviceable blocker along the interior. Patrick may find a starting role with the Bengals in 2025, should he sign with them, as they’re still looking for help at both guard spots. He earned a PFF blocking grade of 64.6 last season and could make for a cheap upgrade if the two sides can agree on a deal.

The veteran offensive guard appeared in 11 games for the Saints in 2024 after playing for the Bears and Packers the previous seven seasons. Patrick will turn 32 in the coming season but continues to play at a high level when on the field, seemingly a solid fit for the retooling Seahawks.

Rizzi said he wasn’t sure yet if Patrick would need surgery. Patrick started 10 games in 2024 for the Saints after being a dire center for the Bears for a few years. He’ll be a free agent this offseason and, if he wishes to continue his career heading into his age-32 season, should be able to catch on as a reserve lineman somewhere.