The Cincinnati Bengals will need to replace linebacker Germaine Pratt during his offseason after the veteran’s trade request. While the Bengals could simply bring back Akeem Davis-Gaither and get him more snaps, the team could also look to free agency.

Knox also lists the Kansas City Chiefs as a back-up option for a Pratt trade. While fans might think it unlikely the Bengals help out one of their biggest rivals like that, keep in mind that they did right by shipping Joe Mixon to a contender with the Houston Texans in the AFC, too.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt requested a trade earlier this week. Pratt is entering the final year of his contract and is scheduled to earn a base salary of $5.2 million with zero guaranteed money. The Bengals would save approximately $5.85 million by trading him, with a manageable dead cap charge of $2.3 million.

Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Raoport of NFL Network. Pratt, 28, finished with a career-high 143 tackles last season. The veteran was "close" with former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and is looking to play elsewhere.

One of Lou Anarumo's captains from his Bengals days has requested a trade. Could the Colts be a fit for the seventh-year linebacker?

Bengals veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade after six seasons, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Pratt, 28, led the Bengals in tackles last season, adding two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Pratt led the Bengals with 143 tackles in 2024, with the next closest being Logan Wilson's 104 tackles. Rapoport noted that Pratt was close with former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who Cincinnati fired following the season.

Bengals LB Germaine Pratt has requested a trade after Cincinnati fired Lou Anarumo and is funneling money towards the offense this offseason.