Cincinnati Bengals cut Germaine Pratt
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Linebacker Germaine Pratt is officially a former member of the Bengals. Monday brought a report that the Bengals would release Pratt and the team announced the move on Tuesday morning. Pratt requested a trade in February, but the Bengals opted to hold onto him into June.
The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt on Monday, stirring more frustration and questions regarding the team's future on the defensive side.
The Indianapolis Colts are the most likely landing spot for Pratt. Lou Anarumo is the only defensive coordinator Pratt has ever played for throughout his NFL career. The Bengals dismissed Anarumo earlier this offseason after a difficult season. He's since accepted the Colts' defensive coordinator job.
The biggest Bengals’ stories right now are Hendrickson’s absence and Shemar Stewart’s hold-in. The next-biggest story is how a young defense with brand new leadership is trying to change the culture of a group that floundered around in 2024.