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Bengals Release Linebacker Germaine Pratt in Cost-Saving Move

Replacing Pratt’s entire 2024 output of 143 tackles plus two interceptions will test the Bengals’ defense

Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) recovers the fumble of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images/File Photo
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 3: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with Germaine Pratt #57 during the second half of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Cincinnati released Pratt on June 9, 2025, freeing $5.6 million in cap space for the upcoming season.
  • The veteran linebacker recorded 143 tackles and two interceptions over 17 games in 2024.
  • Pratt, drafted in the third round in 2019, made a game-sealing interception during the 2021 AFC Wild-Card win.
  • The move comes as the team prepares for contract talks with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
  • The Bengals may turn to rookie Demetrius Knight Jr. to fill the void at linebacker.