Mike Hodges LB coach Interview

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(04-15-2025, 01:30 PM)Joelist Wrote: They probably want another LB who can cover in the passing game and be at least competent tackling. Everyone praises Jihaad Campbell and that is possible but Carson Schwesinger or Demetrius Knight could also fit and be a lower pick.

Pratt makes a lot of money for a player not in our plans. If we cut him, we eat some dead cap (2.3 million), but would gain 5.8 million in caps space. Bengals will have a hard time trading a 2 down LB who is scheduled to make 5.8 million in 2025. His cap hit is 8.1 million and dead cap is money he already received in a signing bonus.

If we can't trade him, it may not make sense to cut him until after camp.