Logan Wilson, the linebacker who played a pivotal role in Cincinnati’s historic Super Bowl run, has decided to hang up his cleats at age 29, announcing his retirement Wednesday.
The former Bengals standout was instrumental in the team’s journey to Super Bowl LVI during the 2021 season, where Cincinnati ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Rams.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Wilson reflected on his professional journey. “When I look back on my career, I just feel grateful,” Wilson wrote on Instagram. “Not many Wyoming kids get the chance to live out their dream in the NFL, and I never took a single snap for granted.”
During his time with Cincinnati, Wilson achieved remarkable consistency, posting four consecutive seasons with over 100 tackles from 2021 through 2024. The team named him captain for the 2025 season before dealing him to Dallas partway through the campaign.
Cincinnati selected Wilson in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. His playoff performance in 2021 was exceptional, leading all postseason players with 39 tackles while also making a crucial interception.
Wilson fondly remembered his most memorable moments in professional football. “That 2021 playoff run was something special — the interception in Tennessee to send us to the AFC Championship, beating Kansas City to win the AFC, and taking the field in the Super Bowl,” Wilson said. “Those moments and that locker room are something I’ll carry with me forever. And the best part of all, my daughter was born there.”
In his final NFL season, Wilson accumulated 70 tackles across 15 games, dividing his time between Cincinnati (eight contests) and Dallas (seven games). He was notably inactive for Dallas during their Week 17 game against Washington.
The Cowboys released Wilson in February to create $6.5 million in salary cap relief.
Throughout his six-year professional career, Wilson compiled impressive statistics: 565 total tackles, 11 interceptions, and seven forced fumbles across 83 games with 66 starts.
During his college years at Wyoming, Wilson played alongside current Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. His collegiate career featured 10 interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns between 2016 and 2019.
