The Cleveland Browns welcome their in-state rivals to Huntington Bank Field on Sunday, and there’s one thing that the Browns need to do in order to put the Bengals back in the basement where they belong.

Cincinnati lost a good portion of its linebacker core this offseason, with Germaine Pratt forcing his way out and signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, and Akeem Davis-Gaither signing with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency.

Both of these players were incredibly productive for the Bengals over the past five seasons, and Pratt was one of the defensive leaders for the team. Pratt was also the “green dot” on defense, relaying the plays and making adjustments for former DC Lou Anarumo’s defense (who is also gone in 2025).

Needless to say, Cincinnati’s defense lacks the proven ability to sto

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