The Cincinnati Bengals pulled a surprise move, releasing their leading tackler ahead of the team's mandatory minicamp.

There were two defensive players who requested trades out of Cincinnati this offseason, and one them won't be with the team moving forward, as the Bengals are releasing Germaine P

The Cincinnati Bengals have made a shocking decision about one of the better defensive players on the roster. The team has decided to release star linebacker Germaine Pratt.

“Pratt was set to enter the final season of his three-year contract in 2025,” writes Carter Bahns of CBS Sports. “He inked the deal, worth more than $20 million, in 2023. In releasing Pratt, the Bengals will incur $2.3 million in dead money against the salary cap. He was set to earn a $5.25 million salary for the 2025 season.”

The Bengals released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt ahead of minicamp on Monday, could he make sense for the Bucs to pursue?

The #Bengals have now announced Germaine Pratt’s release. Zac Taylor ... In the 2024 season, he totaled 143 tackles with five for loss. Also, he added four quarterback hits, two interceptions ...

The first day of mandatory minicamp for the Cincinnati Bengals was notable for those not fully participating and not present.

NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson remains on the sideline with stalled contract talks with the Cincinnati Bengals pointing to a prolonged absence from the team.