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

The Cardinals have the opportunity to add a productive veteran inside linebacker. The Cincinnati Bengals will release linebacker Germaine Pratt, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The move did not appear on Monday's NFL transaction list.

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.