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Bengals maintain focus on improving defense and offensive line with their picks in the NFL draft

Cincinnati used most of its offseason to make sure Joe Burrow had his top two playmakers wearing orange and black for a long time

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals expected to focus on defense in the NFL draft with offensive stars signed to extensions

The Cincinnati Bengals might have the most predictable strategy of any team going into the NFL draft

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs among 5 NFL teams facing a pivotal offseason

We identify five NFL teams that need to act with urgency this offseason, with coaches' jobs on the line — and a dynasty at risk of ending.

MARCH 3

Bengals' Germaine Pratt replacement could be 49ers free agent The Bengals are listed as suitors for a notable 49ers free agent.

FEBRUARY 18 • USATODAY.COM

Bengals' top trade partners for Germaine Pratt listed by NFL analyst Could these two teams call the Bengals about a Germaine Pratt trade?

FEBRUARY 15 • USATODAY.COM

Germaine Pratt Trade to Patriots Could Be a Game-Changing Investment The Cincinnati Bengals could have Germaine Pratt on the trade block, and the New England Patriots could be right there with an offer.

FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Bengals LB Germaine Pratt requests trade Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade from the team, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.Per the report, Pratt wa...

FEBRUARY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Makes trade request Pratt informed the Bengals on Wednesday of his request to be traded, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Pratt, a longtime lynchpin of Cincinnati's linebacker corps, led the team with a career-high 143 tackles (80 solo) across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024, in addition to six passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Bengals' decision to shift from Lou Anarumo to Al Golden at defensive coordinator foreshadowed a potential parting of ways with Pratt, who ought to have a fair trade market heading into his age-29 season. If Pratt is able to achieve a favorable landing spot, he boasts the experience and skillset to remain a notable fantasy contributor in IDP formats.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best 143 tackles in 2024 Pratt racked up 143 tackles (80 solo), six passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2024.

Impact Pratt led Cincinnati's defense in tackles by a notable margin, with Logan Wilson (104 stops) coming in second place. The 28-year-old linebacker is now heading into the final year of his contract with the Bengals, setting him up to reprise a valuable starting role. For IDP purposes, Pratt's lack of upside as a pass rusher lowers his fantasy ceiling, but he could once again provide a notable floor as a run-stopper during the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second pick of season Pratt recorded seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos.

Impact Pratt's interception came late in the fourth quarter on a third-down pass intended for Courtland Sutton, and it set up a go-ahead Cincinnati touchdown inside of the two-minute warning. He'll be looking to keep building on his career year in Week 18 at Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five solo tackles against Cleveland Pratt finished Sunday's 24-6 win over the Browns with five solo tackles.

Impact Pratt has logged at least five combined tackles in six straight contests and has played at least 50 defensive snaps in all 15 regular-season games. The 2019 third-round pick is up to 130 tackles on the year, which is 10th-most in the NFL and surpasses his career-best output from the 2023 campaign (118 combined tackles across 17 regular-season games). Pratt will look to add to his total in a pivotal contest against the Broncos on Saturday.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals and coach Zac Taylor visit the Titans and Brian Callahan needing to win

The Cincinnati Bengals are a win away from the franchise’s 400th in the regular season

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to make tackles Pratt recorded seven tackles (three solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

Impact The middle linebacker now has 117 stops (65 solo) on the year. Pratt has crossed the century mark in tackles in two straight seasons and has made at least 76 stops in all six of his pro campaigns. Pratt has also played in all 13 games this season and on at least 82 percent of the defensive snaps in each contest.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Linebacker Gets Shoved, Flops, Knocks Ref's Hat Off Germaine Pratt called out for flopping by Joe Buck.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reaches tackling century mark Pratt logged 13 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 44-39 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Pratt tied Akeem Davis-Gaither for most tackles on the Bengals on Sunday. It also brought Pratt's season total for tackles to 110, making it the second-straight season that the 2019 third-round pick has reached the century mark. Week 14 against the Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 9 is his next chance to surpass his career-best 118 tackles (in 17 games) from the 2023 regular season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight stops in defeat Pratt finished with eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact The starting middle linebacker also played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps. Pratt has 97 tackles (57 solo), four passes defensed, an interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2024.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in loss Pratt recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 37-17 loss versus the Eagles.

Impact After Week 8, Pratt has already recorded at least nine tackles in six separate games, and there are still nine more contests on the schedule. Only Zaire Franklin (87) and Roquan Smith (82) have more tackles than Pratt (80) so far in 2024.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in loss Pratt recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 37-17 loss versus the Eagles.

Impact After Week 8, Pratt has already recorded at least nine tackles in six separate games, and there are still nine more contests on the schedule. Only Zaire Franklin (87) and Roquan Smith (82) have more tackles than Pratt (80) so far in 2024.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in win Pratt recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns.

Impact Pratt led the team with 13 takedowns, including a season-high 10 solo tackles, reaching double-digit stops for the second time in 2024. The linebacker has now compiled 71 total tackles (43 solo), two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defensed over seven games this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active yet again Pratt finished with seven tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.

Impact The linebacker recorded nine stops in each of the Bengals' previous three games and now has 58 on the season, good for seventh in the league. Pratt also has three passes defensed, including the interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He has played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all six games.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Head-scratchers by Bengals and Bills coaches in waning seconds highlight NFL's topsy-turvy Week 5

A wild Week 5 in the NFL featured two head-scratching strategies that backfired spectacularly in stunning losses

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another impressive outing in Week 5 Pratt recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Ravens.

Impact The 28-year-old linebacker has now recorded nine total tackles in each of the Bengals' last three contests, brining his season total up to 51, one short of Logan Wilson's team-leading 52 tackles. Pratt's 51 tackles are good enough for eighth in the NFL through five weeks, and he's expected to continue making plays for a depleted Bengals defense in the team's Week 6 matchup against the Giants.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another nine tackles in win Pratt recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass deflection in the Bengals' win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact On the year, Pratt is up to 42 tackles (22 solo), including one TFL, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one QB hit and two pass breakups. Pratt has been stuffing the stat sheet a bit, and his 42 tackles are good for seventh-most in the league through Week 4. Pratt has logged 95 percent of the defensive snaps in a strong linebacker duo alongside Logan Wilson.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Conversation: Nothing Could Be Finer Than Bengals LB Germaine Pratt Finding The Ball In Carolina Linebacker Germaine Pratt sits down for the weekly conversation with Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson and talks about why Sunday (1 p....

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • BENGALS.COM