Cowboys part ways with LB Logan Wilson, save $6.5M

Field Level Media|published: Fri 20th February, 18:13 2026

Jan 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson (55) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys waived linebacker Logan Wilson on Friday just three-plus months after acquiring him from the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Cowboys said the move saves them $6.5 million in salary cap space.

Wilson, who recorded four straight 100-tackle seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2021-24, didn't make the desired impact with the Cowboys after being obtained from the Bengals for a 2026 seventh-round pick at the trade deadline.

The 29-year-old had just 24 tackles and one forced fumble in seven games (one start) with Dallas. Wilson didn't receive a single snap in a Week 17 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Overall, he had 70 stops in 15 games (eight starts) between Cincinnati and Dallas in 2025. Wilson, a captain with the Bengals, lost his starting spot prior to the trade.

Wilson joined the Bengals as a third-round selection in 2020. He emerged as a key cog in 2021 while helping the Bengals reach the Super Bowl before losing to the Los Angeles Rams. He had a postseason-leading 39 tackles.

Wilson had four interceptions that season for the first of two times. He has 11 picks, seven forced fumbles, 5.5 sacks and 565 tackles in 83 games (66 starts).

With Wilson now a free agent, the Buffalo Bills may have interest. Wilson was college teammates at Wyoming with Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills were rumored to be in the mix for Wilson before the Bengals consummated the deal with Dallas.

--Field Level Media