Cincinnati Bengals Release Veteran LB Germaine Pratt, Save Over $5.8M in 2025 Cap Space | NFL News
On June 9, Tom Pelissero, NFL Insider, shared on his X – 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. A fan immediately commented – Bengals horrible defense is getting worse at an alarming rate. Another thought of a better team for Pratt, “Steelers already talking to Pratts voicemail.” A third fan chimed in, “Bronco him.” One fan called the Zac Taylor-led Cincinnati Bengals team – “Worst organization in the league.” What is Zac Taylor’s team up to? Only time will tell.
The First-team All-ACC Germaine Pratt wanted to part ways with the Cincinnati Bengals since February 2025
On June 9, Adam La Rose of the Pro Football Rumors reported that Germaine Pratt had requested a trade in February, but no agreement was worked out with an interested team. Now, the sides will move on after six years together. Since February, Pratt has been eyeing a release. Finally, today’s move will allow him to hit the open market ahead of the training camp.
LB Germaine Pratt requested a trade as soon as the Cincinnati Bengals gave up on their defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo
On June 9, Chris Roling of the Bengals Wire, USA Today, reported that Pratt requested a trade around the time when the Bengals moved on from defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and switched to Al Golden.Where is Lou Anarumo now? Maybe Germaine Pratt would want to go there! Lou Anarumo is the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts at the moment. No wonder a fan commented, “Lou Anarumo got him on the phone right now. He’s a Colt.”
Germaine Pratt, the turnover machine, was under contract through the 2025 NFL season and was going to become a UFA in 2026
The Bengals save a cap space of $5.8 million after releasing Pratt. According to Spotrac, Germaine Pratt had signed a contract extension of 3 years worth $20.25 million with the Cincinnati Bengals on March 13, 2023. The contract was through the 2025 NFL season, and he was going to become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 NFL season. The linebacker was first drafted by the Bengals in the 2019 NFL season draft as the third-round, 72nd pick! Playing for the Bengals, he accumulated 616 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 23 pass deflections, and 7 interceptions. Also Read: Brian Schottenheimer takes Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys team to a footwork dance class, a fan says: “5-12 season upcoming” | NFL News – Times of India
