Dallas released linebacker Logan Wilson on Friday, ending his brief stint with the team just over three months after acquiring him in a trade with Cincinnati.
The franchise announced that cutting Wilson will free up $6.5 million in available salary cap money.
Wilson had established himself as a consistent defensive presence in Cincinnati, recording at least 100 tackles in four consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2024. However, his performance failed to meet expectations after Dallas traded a 2026 seventh-round draft pick to obtain him at the trade deadline.
The 29-year-old defender managed only 24 tackles and forced one fumble across seven appearances with Dallas, starting just one game. Wilson was completely inactive during the team’s Week 17 contest against Washington.
Between his time with both Cincinnati and Dallas this season, Wilson accumulated 70 tackles across 15 games with eight starts. Despite serving as a team captain in Cincinnati, he had already lost his starting position before the trade occurred.
Dallas selected Wilson in the third round of the 2020 draft when he joined Cincinnati. He became a crucial defensive player in 2021, contributing to the Bengals’ Super Bowl run that ended in a loss to Los Angeles. Wilson led all postseason players with 39 tackles during that playoff campaign.
That 2021 season saw Wilson record four interceptions, matching his total from another standout year. Throughout his five-year career, he has compiled 11 interceptions, seven forced fumbles, 5.5 quarterback sacks, and 565 total tackles across 83 games with 66 starts.
Now available as a free agent, Wilson could draw interest from Buffalo. The linebacker played college football at Wyoming alongside Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and Buffalo reportedly showed interest before Cincinnati completed the trade with Dallas.
