The Las Vegas Raiders are signing LB Germaine Pratt to a one-year deal worth up to $4.78 million, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.
After the departure of linebackers Robert Spillane (New England Patriots) and Divine Deablo (Atlanta Falcons) in free agency, the addition of Germaine Pratt is a perfect fit for the club. The Raiders have already signed linebackers Devin White, Elandon Roberts, and Jaylon Smith to one-year deals this offseason.
The linebacker battle will be one to monitor during training camp. As Head Coach Pete Carroll has been preaching to his players all offseason, “Always Compete”.
Background
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted LB Germaine Pratt in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft. During his six seasons with the team, Pratt had 355 solo tackles, 32 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles, and seven interceptions. Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor released a statement after Cincinnati released the veteran linebacker.
“I’m very appreciative of what Germaine has done for our team over the last six years,” said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. “He has been a part of plays and wins that will be remembered forever by Bengals fans. I will always pull for Germaine, and I wish him the best moving forward.”
