The Bengals may have just thrown the Commanders an alley-oop pass. Might Washington entertain the theory of pursuing Germaine Pratt after his release?

Pratt was set to enter the final season of his three-year contract in 2025. He inked the deal, worth more than $20 million, in 2023. In releasing Pratt, the Bengals will incur $2.3 million in dead money against the salary cap. He was set to earn a $5.25 million salary for the 2025 season.

The Cincinnati Bengals have released linebacker Germaine Pratt, who started 88 games for the team. Pratt, a former third-round pick, played a key role in the Bengals' 2021 Super Bowl run. Pratt, 29, enters free agency and could be a potential fit for the Cleveland Browns.