Logan Wilson began the 2025 season as a starter for the Cincinnati Bengals but was benched during Week 6 and officially replaced by Barrett Carter in the starting lineup in Week 8. The Bengals traded the defensive captain to the Dallas Cowboys at the NFL Trade Deadline, only for him to suffer the same fate. Wilson appeared in seven games for Dallas, starting just once and averaging only 50% of snaps, including not playing at all in Week 17.
Unfortunately, the Cowboys released him in February, and he remains a free agent.
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Cincinnati Bengals’ former captain reveals major career news
Cincinnati Bengals, Logan Wilson
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
On Instagram,Logan Wilson announced his retirement after six seasons in the NFL. The former Wyoming product put together a solid NFL career, becoming a full-time starter, a leader, playing in a Super Bowl, and earning over $29 million. Wilson totaled 565 tackles, 19 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, 11 interceptions, 26 pass deflections, and seven forced fumbles across 83 regular-season games and 66 starts, plus 62 tackles, four TFLs, one interception, three pass breakups, and one forced fumble across seven playoff appearances.
Here’s what his statement read:
Bengals fans react to the news
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Cincinnati Bengals fans cheer in the third quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. The Bengals lost 39-28, giving the Jets their first win of the season.
Prime Logan was such a stud pic.twitter.com/5Pyl8fXi6d
— DudesMMA (@DudesMMA_) March 18, 2026
From a 3rd round pick to a Super Bowl run and a career on his terms… respect that journey. 🫡
— Matt (@MattPicks_) March 18, 2026
One of my fav bengals oat congratulations Logan🧡🖤
— Cobra Kai Zone (@theCobraKaiZone) March 18, 2026
Nothing but respect for Logan Wilson solid career and gave it his all every time he stepped on the field. Wishing him the best in retirement
— Desmond Des Des (@jk102801) March 18, 2026
Happy trails, Logan. Thanks for the great years in Cincinnati. Here’s to the next chapter.
— Mike Pantano (@mpants60) March 18, 2026
Bengals finally letting a good one retire before they break him completely 😭 Congrats on a solid career tho
— So, Don’t Fear (@so_dontfear) March 18, 2026
Bengals fans still miss that version of Logan Wilson. Quietly one of the best coverage LBs of his draft class. Best wishes in retirement 🙌
— Ray (@Ray12466763) March 18, 2026
Who Dey forever Cowboy 🤠 🧡🐅🖤
Thanks for everything.
— 🧡Connie Lynn🖤 (@Conni_Lynn) March 18, 2026
Thank you for the entertainment Logan. Happy retirement
— Mtho (@ZunguMthoko) March 18, 2026
Always a favorite. Good luck in your next chapter.
— Michael Vanderpool (@Vandy1435) March 18, 2026
Thanks for everything who Dey forever 🧡🖤
— Muta (@burrow_MVP_ssz) March 18, 2026