Bengals Trade Logan Wilson for Seventh-Round Draft Pick
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially traded linebacker Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys. In return, the Bengals will receive a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This trade allows the Cowboys to enhance their roster while managing their salary cap issues.
Bengals Trade Details
The transaction entails that the Cowboys will inherit Wilson’s remaining salary of $2.684 million for the current year. As a result, Wilson will count $2.895 million against the Cowboys’ salary cap. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Cowboys did not restructure Wilson’s contract to facilitate this trade.
Logan Wilson’s Career
- Drafted: Wilson was selected by the Bengals in the third round of the 2020 draft.
- Appearances: He has played in 76 regular-season games with 65 starts.
- Defensive Stats: His career statistics include 531 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks.
- Pass Defense: He has defended 25 passes and recorded 11 interceptions.
- Forced Turnovers: Additionally, Wilson has seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
In recent games, Wilson’s playing time has diminished significantly. By Week 6, he had only participated in 12 defensive snaps. He was benched in Week 8 and did not play in the previous game against the Bears prior to the trade.
Coaching Remarks
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledged Wilson’s contributions, stating, “I appreciate everything Logan has done as a player and as a person during his time in Cincinnati. He has been a central part of our defense over the past six years and will be remembered as a leader in our locker room.” Taylor extended his best wishes for Wilson’s future endeavors.
Current Team Performances
The Bengals’ defense is currently aiming to avoid a record-setting season for points allowed and yards allowed. They are on track to surpass the 534 points allowed by the 2024 Panthers and the 7,042 yards allowed by the 2012 Saints. In contrast, the Cowboys rank 31st in total defense, highlighting their need for improvements.
This trade marks a significant moment for both teams as they navigate the challenges of the current NFL season.
