Could the Bengals still deal Germaine Pratt?
One storyline that has taken a back burner this offseason is linebacker Germaine Pratt requesting a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals.
In an offseason where Trey Hendrickson also requested a trade and the team had contract negotiations with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, it is a bit understandable.
Moe Moton of Sportnaut.com recently included Pratt among a list of players that would make sense for the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire:
“Pratt has been a reliable and productive linebacker for six seasons. He has significantly improved in pass coverage, allowing a passer rating of 88.1 or lower over the previous three years. The seventh-year veteran hasn’t allowed more than two touchdowns in coverage within a season. Pratt’s skill set would complement Elandon Roberts’ run-stopping ability.”
We haven’t heard much about what the Bengals plan to do with Pratt and his request. He is in the final year of his contract, and they seemingly have a replacement with Oren Burks, so dealing him could make sense.
It is also likely Cincinnati calls Pratt’s bluff and doesn’t trade him. He has been fairly reliable in the running and passing game. You wouldn’t call him spectacular in either area last season, but he was far from the only problem.
Pratt will always be remembered as Johnny on the spot for some crucial plays in Bengals history. His interception against the Raiders in the 2021 Wild Card round ended the Bengals drought for playoff wins going back nearly 30 years. That’s a play that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
Bet the Raiders wish they had Pratt that night.
