Former Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 29.
Wilson shared the news on social media, revealing that after careful reflection and prayer, he decided to step away from professional football. The former third-round draft pick expressed gratitude for his journey, highlighting how the sport exceeded his lifelong expectations.
From his early days growing up in Wyoming to being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, Wilson reflected on a career that brought him both success and personal fulfillment, bringing an early close to his time in the league.
During his five-season run with the Cincinnati Bengals, Logan Wilson emerged as a defensive leader, starting 65 games, recording 541 tackles, and tallying 11 interceptions. He played a pivotal role in the team’s journey to Super Bowl LVI, where the Bengals fell to the Los Angeles Rams.
Wilson highlighted the unforgettable 2021 playoff run as a defining moment in his career, including a crucial interception against the Tennessee Titans that helped secure a spot in the AFC Championship. He also recalled the victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to clinch the AFC title and the experience of playing in the Super Bowl, calling those moments lifelong memories. He added that the period was even more meaningful as it coincided with the birth of his daughter.
Named a team captain in 2025, Wilson later lost his starting role to rookie Barrett Carter, which led to a midseason trade to the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas acquired him in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
In limited action with the Cowboys, Wilson appeared in seven games, recording 28 tackles and one forced fumble while starting just once. Despite defensive struggles, the team continued to favor Kenneth Murray Jr. in the starting lineup.
Wilson’s role further diminished late in the season, including not featuring in a Christmas Day win over the Washington Commanders—a decision later described as a coaching error. He was eventually released by Dallas on February 20, bringing an end to his NFL career.
