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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Bears’ big personnel change lasted less than one quarter.
Just minutes after Lucas Patrick made his first start of the season at center, he limped off the field and was eventually cared to the Bears’ locker room. He is doubtful to return because of a toe injury.
During the extra time afforded them in the “mini-bye,” the Bears decided to replace center Sam Mustipher with Patrick, who was signed to play center but was limited to both guard positions after hurting his thumb in training camp.