Former Bengals LB Pratt signing with upcoming opponent, per report

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt, a free agent, is set to re-sign with his upcoming opponent, the Indianapolis Colts, according to Tom Pelissero. The Colts plan to have Pratt on their practice squad, and the two teams are slated to face off in Week 16 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Pratt, who spent his first six seasons with the Bengals, worked out with the Dallas Cowboys in late September, as reported by ESPN's Todd Archer.

Following his release by the Bengals in June 2025, Pratt signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, but was promptly released by the Raiders on October 6. The Colts signed him on October 8, offering him a one-year contract. During his tenure with the Bengals, Pratt asked for a trade in February 2025. In the 2024 NFL season, he intercepted a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix during the Bengals' Week 17 victory at Paycor Stadium.

Pratt, a third-round pick of the Bengals in the 2019 NFL draft, amassed 12 tackles in his initial two games for the Colts last season.