Pratt has been a mainstay in the middle of the Bengals' linebacker corps since being selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, but he topped 1,000 defensive snaps for the first time in his career in 2024. That snap total helped him log a career-high 143 tackles, though that volume also exposed some of the shortcomings in his game. For example, he allowed a 103.5 passer rating when targeted and had a 12.2 missed tackle percent - his highest mark since 2021. That backdrop makes his offseason trade request interesting. Whether it comes in Cincinnati or elsewhere, it's no surprise that Pratt is looking to secure a final long-term lucrative contract. On the other hand, there's no guarantee that his role with the Bengals would follow him elsewhere. Trey Hendrickson is generating the headlines with the team this offseason, but Pratt is another strong IDP option with his future in flux.
