So Jerry Jones made a trade after all.
The Dallas Cowboys acquired veteran linebacker Logan Wilson in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Networks insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, according to sources briefed on the deal.
The Cowboys sent the seventh-round pick back to the Bengals, Rapoport added.
Wilson, a six-year pro, requested a trade from Cincinnati after his snaps were cut. Now he lands in Dallas to help an equally struggling defense turn things around.
A third-round pick in 2020 out of Wyoming, Wilson blossomed into a strong starter in the middle of Lou Anarumo’s defense. A reliable tackler who excelled in coverage, the quarterback had 11 interceptions, six forced fumbles, 25 passes defensed, 5.5 sacks and 541 tackles in five-plus seasons in Cincy. Since taking over as the full-time starter in 2021, Wilson has racked up four straight 100-tackle seasons, including 104 in just 11 games last season.
However, with defensive coordinator Al Golden taking over, and the Bengals opting to go with younger players, Wilson’s playing time was cut short. He played just 58 snaps from Weeks 6-8. He did not play in Week 9 with a calf injury. Hopefully, the injury won’t hinder his trade to Dallas.
With fourth-round pick Barrett Carter taking more snaps, Wilson requested a trade from Cincinnati. The Bengals finally moved ahead of the trade deadline.