GERMAINE PRATT #53 - LINEBACKER - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
126  TCKL  •
1  INT  •
0  SCK 
#53 - LINEBACKER - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
126 TCKL
1 INT
0 SCK
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Michael Badgley returns to Colts after 15-month recovery from torn hamstring

Michael Badgley spent 2024 recovering from a torn hamstring, hoping he would get one more shot at kicking in the NFL
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press
Linebacker Germaine Pratt 'couldn't wait' to reunite with Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo Pratt spent the first six seasons of his career playing for Anarumo with the Cincinnati Bengals.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • COLTS.COM
Colts Add LB Germaine Pratt After His Raiders Release Indianapolis appears poised to welcome a reliable defender.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • SI.COM
Finds work in Indy Pratt signed a one-year deal with the Colts on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Pratt signed a one-year deal with the Raiders this past offseason but played just four games before being released Monday. He's since found a new home in Indianapolis, reuniting with Lou Anarumo, who served as the Bengals' defensive coordinator during Pratt's time in Cincinnati. Over those four contests this season, the veteran linebacker tallied 25 total tackles and two passes defended. Now with the Colts, Pratt is likely to play a reserve role in the team's inside-linebacker corps during the Week 6 matchup against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders sign P Brad Robbins to the practice squad Additionally, the team officially released LB Germaine Pratt.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM
Should the Seahawks sign recently released LB Germaine Pratt? Should the Seattle Seahawks consider adding depth at LB by siging recently released veteran Germaine Pratt?
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Bengals former starter Germaine Pratt already cut from new team An update on former Bengals LB Germaine Pratt.
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Pete Carroll expected results to come much quicker after becoming the Raiders' coach

Pete Carroll has said repeatedly that his intention was to win right away in his first season as the Las Vegas Raiders' coach
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press
Pete Carroll Weighs in on Geno Smith, Injuries and Germaine Pratt The Las Vegas Raiders have a 1-4 hole to dig themselves out of after a blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Quick Hits: Pete Carroll announces Germaine Pratt's release, provides injury updates on AJ Cole, Brock Bowers and more Here's a look at what Pete Carroll said to local media Monday morning after Week 5 loss.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM
Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt released by Las Vegas Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders have released former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM
Dropped by Las Vegas Pratt was released by the Raiders on Monday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The veteran linebacker inked a one-year deal with the Raiders this past offseason and recorded 25 total tackles and two passes defended over the team's first four games. However, he was a surprise inactive for Las Vegas' Week 5 loss to the Colts and has since been released. Pratt tallied 143 total tackles and six passes defended, including two interceptions, and two forced fumbles over 17 regular-season games with the Bengals in 2024. Now a free agent, he's expected to draw interest from teams in need of inside linebacker depth.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Germaine Pratt's days with Raiders might be numbered after Pete Carroll sheds light on mystery | Sporting News There was a mystery involving Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt ahead of the Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts. After the...
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Surprise inactive for Week 5 Pratt (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Pratt's absence comes as a surprise, given that he started in the first four games of the regular season and did not show up on the Raiders' injury report heading into Sunday's contest. Tommy Eichenberg and Cody Lindenberg are slated to see more snaps at linebacker in Pratt's absence, but Jamal Adams could also see some work at the position.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Bowers questionable for Colts game, but Mayer might return

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis due to a knee injury
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press
Five tackles in narrow loss Pratt recorded five tackles (three solo) in the Raiders' loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Impact Pratt has logged 88 percent of the playing time on defense through four games to begin the season and has recorded 25 tackles (10 solo) and a pair of pass breakups.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Five tackles in narrow loss Pratt recorded five tackles (three solo) in the Raiders' loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Impact Pratt has logged 88 percent of the playing time on defense through four games to begin the season and has recorded 25 tackles (10 solo) and a pair of pass breakups.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Seven stops in loss Pratt recorded seven total tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed in Monday's 20-9 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Pratt saw a dip in his workload, playing just 44 of the team's 58 defensive snaps after he saw action on 91 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 1 versus New England. The linebacker remained productive though, and he dropped an easy interception in the fourth quarter, otherwise he would've had an even better night. Through two contests in 2025, Pratt has registered 15 total tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs eight stops Week 1 Pratt finished with eight tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 20-13 win against the Patriots.
Impact Pratt played well in the regular-season opener, finishing third on Las Vegas in tackles. The veteran linebacker logged all but six of the Raiders' 71 defensive snaps. Pratt joined Las Vegas on a one-year contract this offseason after tallying a career-high 143 tackles with the Bengals last year.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Raiders LB Germaine Pratt Speaks Following Training Camp The Las Vegas Raiders added veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt shortly before the start of the season.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Germaine Pratt: 'I always looked up to Pete Carroll' Linebacker Germaine Pratt talks training camp, Head Coach Pete Carroll, linebacker Devin White and more.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM
Back at practice Pratt (hamstring) returned to training camp practices this week.
Impact Pratt was held out of practices last week while tending to hamstring tightness, but the veteran linebacker appears to be past the issue. The 2019 third-rounder logged a career-high 143 tackles (80 solo) along with six pass defenses (two interceptions), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 17 regular-season games with the Bengals in 2024. Pratt signed a one-year deal with the Raiders in March and is expected to lead the Raiders' linebacker corps alongside Elandon Roberts and Tommy Eichenberg.
JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Graham on adding Germaine Pratt and Jamal Adams to the defense Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham discusses the start to training camp, adding linebacker Germaine Pratt and more.
JULY 27, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM
Working through tight hamstring Pratt did not practice Friday due to hamstring tightness, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pratt was held out of individual and team drills in order to work on his hamstring, but there's no indication that the injury is a long-term concern. The 2019 third-rounder joined the Raiders on a one-year, $4.25 million contract in June, two days after being released by the Bengals. He logged a career-high 143 tackles (80 solo) across 17 regular-season games in 2024 along with six pass defenses (two interceptions), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Elandon Roberts: 'I have to give [this team] everything I got' Linebacker Elandon Roberts talks team mindset, training camp, linebacker Germaine Pratt and more.
JULY 24, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM
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