https://www.profootballrumors.com/2025/06/bengals-to-release-lb-germaine-pratt

Ah, kind of figured. Hodges didn't even mention him being one of his Linebackers this Offseason.

Thanks for the Kelce strip and the big interception Germaine. Too bad you forgot how to tackle my man.

(Yesterday, 01:25 PM)Tomcat Wrote: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2025/06/bengals-to-release-lb-germaine-pratt

It's not official until Pally posts the news.

(Yesterday, 01:36 PM)PhilHos Wrote: It's not official until Pally posts the news.

here you go Phil!!!

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

  

Finally.

Now give his money to Trey and let's wrap this off season up.

(Yesterday, 01:37 PM)CJD Wrote: Finally.

Now give his money to Trey and let's wrap this off season up.

Wasn't there already enough money to give Trey? Honesty this move makes no sense to me. Just have to trust the brain trust I suppose.

Golden drafted 2 linebackers. That was it for Pratt.

(Yesterday, 01:45 PM)jason Wrote: Wasn't there already enough money to give Trey? Honesty this move makes no sense to me. Just have to trust the brain trust I suppose.

There was more than enough cap space. But you never know what this team has in terms of cash. Maybe this, along with the cuts to Moss' and Stone's salaries give the Bengals enough physical cash to hand to Hendrickson.

Because that's the only reason not to just give him what he's asking for at this point.

Really felt like this was inevitable, so I would have preferred it to happen a couple months ago where he had a better chance at getting a starting job elsewhere (it's nice to treat your guys right even if they're no longer your guys, word gets around about reputation) and also that cap space could have been used during FA to improve the 2025 team.

And then there was 1 on defense that knew how to win a big game (we need at least 4 to get to a SB....). 2 if you count Hill. 

(Yesterday, 01:37 PM)CJD Wrote: Finally.

Now give his money to Trey and let's wrap this off season up.

I'm still nervous there.

More than worth it if he delivers, but he'll be 31 in December. 

Weird they waited this long.
Like if they knew they were gonna, they could have just designated him a post-June 1st cut and let him go back last month.

Hoping the freed up cap results in adding another player and/or actually getting a Hendrickson extension done.
If it's just to roll the extra cap to next year, that would be disappointing.

(Yesterday, 01:54 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Really felt like this was inevitable, so I would have preferred it to happen a couple months ago where he had a better chance at getting a starting job elsewhere (it's nice to treat your guys right even if they're no longer your guys, word gets around about reputation) and also that cap space could have been used during FA to improve the 2025 team.

Feels like they waited it out for a trade possibility until post June 1st. 

(11 hours ago)Synric Wrote: Feels like they waited it out for a trade possibility until post June 1st. 

Probably this.  He was fun and the Raiders clinching INT was great.  Hope they use his money well.

For those who say the Bengals are mean, this early prior to TC cut of Pratt is for he can find a new home easier.

Me personally, I would have waited to get through TC to insure the rookies are ready right now or our LB core is healthy heading into the season.

Nice of Bengals to do it now.

Figured this was what BJ Hill’s crying emoji he posted the other day was about.

(Yesterday, 01:45 PM)jason Wrote: Wasn't there already enough money to give Trey? Honesty this move makes no sense to me. Just have to trust the brain trust I suppose.

Every bit helps and Pratt was overpaid for what he brings.

(11 hours ago)ochocincos Wrote: Weird they waited this long.
Like if they knew they were gonna, they could have just designated him a post-June 1st cut and let him go back last month.

Hoping the freed up cap results in adding another player and/or actually getting a Hendrickson extension done.
If it's just to roll the extra cap to next year, that would be disappointing.

Not weird at all, there are outs for waiting till June to cut certain players.

(11 hours ago)Synric Wrote: Feels like they waited it out for a trade possibility until post June 1st. 

Exactly.

(11 hours ago)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Every bit helps and Pratt was overpaid for what he brings.

Pratt was paid pennies for a LB with his game changing ability. 5.25m is a great contract for a starting lb.

(11 hours ago)jj22 Wrote: Pratt was paid pennies for a LB with his game changing ability. 5.25m is a great contract for a starting lb.

BS, Pratt was a game changer a couple years ago. The only game he was changing lately was allowing big runs holding the running back up 
trying to strip the ball and it was a bad habit the rest of the Defense took up. We need our Linebackers to learn how to take good angles, wrap 
up and tackle while being able to cover. Pratt brought none of this, game changer? Give me a break.

(Yesterday, 01:46 PM)Goalpost Wrote: Golden drafted 2 linebackers.  That was it for Pratt.

+ Burks