Less than a month after his release from the Dallas Cowboys, linebacker Logan Wilson officially announced his retirement from the NFL after six seasons.
Just 29 years old, Wilson took to Instagram with a lengthy message announcing his retirement. He took special time to mention the Cincinnati Bengals and the team’s fans after spending the first five years of his career with the team before being traded to the Cowboys during the 2025 season.
“After a lot of thought and prayer, I’ve decided to officially retire from the NFL,” Wilson said. “From being a Wyoming kid with big dreams to hearing my name called in the 3rd round of the 2020 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals… football gave me more than I ever could have imagined.”
In nearly five seasons with the Bengals, Wilson started 65 games, made 541 tackles, intercepted 11 passes and was a key figure in their run to Super Bowl LVI that ended in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
“That 2021 playoff run was something special — the interception in Tennessee to send us to the AFC Championship, beating Kansas City to win the AFC, and taking the field in the Super Bowl. Those moments and that locker room are something I’ll carry with me forever. And the best part of all, my daughter was born there,” he wrote in his statement.
Wilson was eventually voted team captain ahead of the 2025 campaign, but was benched in favor of rookie Barrett Carter before being traded to Dallas.
He was released by the Cowboys on Feb. 20 and announced his retirement less than a month later.
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