The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt, a move that could be of note to the Denver Broncos.

Even after signing Dre Greenlaw in March, the Broncos could still use another starting-caliber inside linebacker. Alex Singleton is coming off a torn ACL, and he’s set to turn 32 this season. Singleton was a starter in Denver before his injury, but it remains to be seen if he will return to his pre-injury form, and the Broncos would save $5.58 million if they release him.

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There’s not much proven depth behind Greenlaw and Singleton, either. Justin Strnad started eight games out of necessity last year, but Denver’s not leaning on him to start in 2025. Drew Sanders could have a bigger role this season, but he only has four career starts on his resume. Levelle Bailey played primarily on special teams, and undrafted free agent signees JB Brown, Karene Reid and Jordan Turner are fighting for roster spots this summer.

So the Broncos could certainly use a proven veteran like Pratt, a 29-year-old linebacker who started all 17 games for the Bengals last season. A former third-round pick out of NC State, Pratt has totaled 616 tackles, 23 pass breakups, seven interceptions, seven forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and 3.5 sacks in 96 career games. If the price is right, Pratt would be a logical addition for Denver’s defense that could still use an upgrade at linebacker.

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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL: Recently cut ex-Bengals linebacker would make sense for Broncos