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Ex-Bengals Starter Abruptly Cut by AFC Team Before Week 8

This offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals revamped their defense in hopes of ending a three-year playoff drought.Cincinnati brought in key players in free agency like Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen. The Bengals did not stop there as they traded…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:03 PM
Ex-Bengals Starter Abruptly Cut by AFC Team Before Week 8
Key Things to Know
  • The Indianapolis Colts released former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt from their practice squad ahead of Week 8.
  • Pratt's cut occurred just one week after he was elevated to the Colts' active roster and played 20 snaps.
  • The veteran linebacker previously started 88 games and appeared in 96 regular-season contests for Cincinnati.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Cincinnati Bengals starting linebacker Germaine Pratt has been released by the Indianapolis Colts from their practice squad. Pratt's release came just one week after he was elevated to the active roster and played 20 snaps, making the veteran defender a free agent ahead of Week 8.

Pratt previously started 88 games for Cincinnati, recording 616 total tackles before being granted his release in 2025. With Cincinnati's current linebackers Barret Carter and Demetrius Knight struggling in coverage, reports noted Pratt has previously expressed openness to a potential Bengals reunion.

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