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A day removed from Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor challenging his linebackers to step up and be leaders, the team has cut veteran Preston Brown.
The Bengals made the move Tuesday, according to Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Brown was a feel-good story for coming over via free agency last season thanks to his hometown status. But he’s increasingly seen his playing time cut over the past few games, culminating in rookie Germaine Pratt out-snapping him in the 49-13 loss to Baltimore in Week 10.
Brown had two years left on his deal through the 2021 season after signing a three-year deal in March.
While Taylor continues to search for help at linebacker, the new roster spot might go to an IR-returning player soon such as John Ross or Darius Phillips. But an outside move for a linebacker wouldn’t be unexpected either.
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