The Dallas Cowboys are making moves to fortify their defense, acquiring veteran linebacker Logan Wilson in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. In exchange, the Bengals will receive a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, signaling a low-risk, high-upside gamble for Dallas.
Wilson, a third-round pick out of Wyoming in 2020, has quietly built one of the more consistent résumés at linebacker over the past four seasons. He has recorded over 100 tackles each year, along with notable production in coverage and forcing turnovers. His stat sheet features 11 career interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, and 25 passes defensed—numbers that reflect more than just sideline-to-sideline speed.
Despite that productivity, Wilson found himself marginalized in Cincinnati this season, as defensive changes under new leadership led to a reduced role. The linebacker ultimately requested a trade, aiming to land somewhere he could play meaningful snaps again.
Dallas offers just that opportunity. The Cowboys have been struggling in the heart of their defense, particularly against the run. Injuries and inconsistent play at linebacker have left a gap that Wilson is now expected to fill. His experience and football IQ could help stabilize a defense that has been bending more than it should.
For the Bengals, this move clears room for younger talent to emerge while honoring Wilson’s request. With a late-round pick in hand and a new defensive identity taking shape, Cincinnati turns the page on one of its most reliable defenders of recent years.
All eyes now shift to how quickly Wilson can impact the Cowboys’ lineup—and whether this trade sparks a resurgence on a defense that has championship aspirations.