In 2025, Germaine Pratt joins the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year, $4.25 million contract, bringing much-needed experience and leadership to a linebacker unit that lost key players like Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo. Projected to be a leading tackler, Pratt's 2024 stats of 143 tackles, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries highlight his potential impact. Under new head coach Pete Carroll, Pratt is expected to stabilize a defense that allowed 25.5 points per game in 2024, providing both tackling reliability and vocal leadership.

For the Cincinnati Bengals, Pratt's departure creates a void in leadership and experience. The Bengals drafted Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter to fill this gap, but as rookies, they may struggle initially. The Bengals' defense, which ranked 25th in points allowed in 2024, could face early challenges, particularly in run defense and play-calling. Pratt's exit saves the Bengals $5.85 million in cap space but leaves a young linebacker group to navigate a transition period under a new defensive staff.