Pratt informed the Bengals on Wednesday of his request to be traded, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. 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.
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Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Birthdate
5/21/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 250 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 3; Pk (CIN)
Birthplace
High Point, NC, USA
Position
LB
College
North Carolina State
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Cincinnati Bengals
2019-Present
(6 seasons)
Pratt informed the Bengals on Wednesday of his request to be traded, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. 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.
Pratt racked up 143 tackles (80 solo), six passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2024. 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.
Pratt recorded seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos. 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.
Pratt finished Sunday's 24-6 win over the Browns with five solo tackles. 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.
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. 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.
Pratt logged 13 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 44-39 loss to the Steelers. 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.
Pratt finished with eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers. 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.
Pratt recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 37-17 loss versus the Eagles. 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.
Pratt recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns. 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.