Linebacker Logan Wilson, ex-Cowboys and Bengals, Announces Retirement
Linebacker Logan Wilson, ex-Cowboys and Bengals, Announces Retirement in an Instagram post. He said he will step away from the NFL after six seasons.
Wilson thanked Cincinnati and reflected on key moments from his career. He highlighted the 2021 playoff run and the birth of his daughter in Cincinnati.
Early years and draft
Wilson entered the league after playing college football at Wyoming. The Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the third round, 65th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He arrived in the NFL with high expectations and immediate opportunities.
Time in Cincinnati and career highlights
Wilson spent most of his professional career with the Bengals. He played in 76 regular-season games for Cincinnati. He contributed on defense and special teams throughout his tenure.
His 2021 postseason performance stood out. He recorded a pivotal interception in Tennessee to send the team to the AFC Championship. The Bengals then beat Kansas City to claim the AFC title and advanced to the Super Bowl.
Final season and trade to Dallas
Wilson began the 2025 season with Cincinnati and appeared in the first eight games. On Nov. 4, 2025, the Bengals traded him to the Dallas Cowboys for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft. He played seven more games for Dallas, including one start, to finish the season.
Career totals and free agency
Across his six NFL seasons, Wilson played in 83 games. Seventy-six of those games took place in Cincinnati. He became a free agent this offseason after completing his contract with the Cowboys.
Reaction and personal notes
Wilson used his social account to express gratitude to teammates, coaches, staff and fans. He called the locker-room moments unforgettable and said he will carry those memories forward. Several former Bengals players, including Andrei Iosivas and Chase Brown, responded with congratulations.
| Draft | 2020, Rd 3, No. 65 |
| College | Wyoming |
| Games played | 83 (76 with Cincinnati) |
| Trade | Nov. 4, 2025 — to Dallas for 2026 7th-round pick |
Filmogaz.com will follow any updates if Wilson returns to football in another capacity. For now, he closes a six-year playing chapter with gratitude and notable postseason memories.
