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Bengals’ Germaine Pratt requests trade in NFL offseason shocker

Bengals veteran linebacker Jermaine Pratt requested a deal after six seasons. Ian Rapoport for NFL Networks.

28-year-old Pratt led the Bengals with tackles last season, adding two intercepts and two forced fumbles.

He ranked 10th in the NFL for tackles at 143. Bengal has the most of the season since Vontaze Burfict in 2013.

Bengals linebacker Jermaine Pratt (57) celebrates after an intercept with the Denver Broncos in the second half of the match in Cincinnati on December 28, 2024. AP

Pratt's trade demand came after the Bengals fired defensive coordinator Ruanalmo after six seasons he was approaching.

The Bengals missed the playoffs and their defense ranked 25th in the league.

He coached the Bengals linebacker between 2020 and 21 before bringing back Al Golden to replace Analmo.

Golden has spent the past three seasons as defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.

Bengals linebacker Jermaine Pratt (57) will chase Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) in the first half at Paycoll Stadium on December 28, 2024. Katie Stratman-Immagn Images

The Colts hired Analmo as defensive coordinator last month. Pratt praised the social media move.

The rich playoff experience makes Pratt, who was Cincinnati's defensive captain, a hot item in the trade market.

Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (59) recovered a fumble on January 4, 2025 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on a punt return with linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) and Trayveon Williams Celebrating running (32). AP

Pratt was selected from Bengal for the 72nd overall in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

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