The Cincinnati Bengals will need to replace linebacker Germaine Pratt during his offseason after the veteran’s trade request. While the Bengals could simply bring back Akeem Davis-Gaither and get him more snaps, the team could also look to free agency.

Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade out of Cincinnati, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday.

Knox also lists the Kansas City Chiefs as a back-up option for a Pratt trade. While fans might think it unlikely the Bengals help out one of their biggest rivals like that, keep in mind that they did right by shipping Joe Mixon to a contender with the Houston Texans in the AFC, too.

Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt, one of the longest-tenured players on the roster, has requested a trade, a source told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.

Bengals veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade after six seasons, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Pratt, 28, led the Bengals in tackles last season, adding two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt requested a trade earlier this week. Pratt is entering the final year of his contract and is scheduled to earn a base salary of $5.2 million with zero guaranteed money. The Bengals would save approximately $5.85 million by trading him, with a manageable dead cap charge of $2.3 million.

Another day, another trade request, and it's once again come from the AFC North. What's going on over there? Not to be outdone by Cleveland Browns edge rusher M

Bengals LB Germaine Pratt has requested a trade after Cincinnati fired Lou Anarumo and is funneling money towards the offense this offseason.