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.

According to a report on Wednesday from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt is requesting to be traded away from the struggling Ohio-based franchise.

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news on Wednesday, citing the departure of former coordinator Lou Anarumo as one of the reasons involved in the request.

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.

Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Raoport of NFL Network. Pratt, 28, finished with a career-high 143 tackles last season. The veteran was "close" with former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and is looking to play elsewhere.