Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has shared his thoughts on the deadline-day trade of linebacker Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys. The Bengals traded Wilson for a 2026 seventh-round pick on Tuesday.
Wilson, who was drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has been a captain and a cornerstone of the Bengals’ defense. Taylor expressed his gratitude in the team’s official release announcing the trade, saying:
“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 he will be remembered as a leader in our locker room. I wish him the best moving forward.”
The Dallas Cowboys acquired Logan Wilson in an effort to strengthen their struggling defense. Just hours before the trade was finalized, the Cowboys had suffered a 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. Backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett led the Cardinals’ offense, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another, exposing Dallas’ defensive vulnerabilities.
The Cowboys have been one of the NFL’s worst defenses this season, especially after losing star linebacker Micah Parsons in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. They are currently allowing an average of 30.8 points per game—ranked 31st in the league. Last season, they finished last as well, conceding 27.5 points per game.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones voiced a sense of urgency to make impactful moves before the trade deadline, reflecting on past decisions. He stated:
“I have a natural urgency because of my age. My immediate tomorrows are a big thing to me. I’m satisfied that I can make good decisions. I’ve made some bad decisions, obviously, being trite. I am supremely responsible for where we are right now.”
### Reflecting on Logan Wilson’s Time in Cincinnati
Logan Wilson was a defensive stalwart for the Bengals since being drafted in 2020. He led the team in tackles each season from 2021 through 2023. Additionally, Wilson ranks among the league’s leaders in interceptions over the past five and a half seasons, recording 11 interceptions.
The 29-year-old linebacker missed the final six games of last season due to injury and has struggled to fully regain his role within the Bengals’ defense ever since. Reduced playing time led Wilson to request a trade, which was granted on Tuesday.
As Wilson embarks on a new chapter with the Cowboys, both teams will be looking to capitalize on this move—Dallas aiming to shore up their defense and Cincinnati focusing on retooling their linebacker group.
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*Edited by Kayode Akinwumi*
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