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 are releasing linebacker Germaine Pratt after six seasons, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday.