The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing linebacker Germaine Pratt, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. Pratt, who was a team captain, had requested a trade from the Bengals back in February.
This move opens up cap space for the Bengals, and saves the team $5.6 million in cash.
The 2024 season was arguably Pratt's career best as he totaled 143 tackles, 80 of which were solo tackles, along with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions—all of these stats were career highs for the linebacker.
The #Bengals are releasing veteran LB Germaine Pratt today, per sources.
Pratt ranked in the top 10 in the NFL last season in tackles and was a team captain. Now, he hits the open market. pic.twitter.com/6OabVd3Dv8
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 9, 2025
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