Sources: Cowboys to acquire Logan Wilson in trade with Bengals
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Nov 4, 2025, 07:36 AM ET
The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire veteran linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer.
The Bengals will receive a seventh-round draft pick in the trade, according to sources.
The deal comes one day after the Cowboys (3-5-1), who have one of the NFL’s worst defenses this season, lost 27-17 at home to the Arizona Cardinals on «Monday Night Football.»
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones indicated before the game that Dallas was close to a trade ahead of the Tuesday deadline. That deal is expected to be the one for Wilson, who had requested to be traded by the Bengals last month.
Wilson, 29, has two years remaining on a four-year, $36 million extension he signed in July 2023. He registered at least 100 tackles each of the past four seasons but has seen reduced playing time this season with the Bengals.
The Cowboys are 31st in the NFL in total defense (397.4 yards per game) and scoring defense (30.8 points per game), ahead of only the Bengals in both categories.
Kenneth Murray Jr. has started every game at linebacker for the Cowboys, who have had Jack Sanborn, rookie Shemar James, Marist Liufau and Damone Clark split time at the other two linebacker spots.
Entering Monday’s game, the Cowboys allowed more than 136 yards rushing in five straight games, while five opponents have scored their season high in points against the Cowboys.
Wilson will have time to adjust to the his new defense with Dallas on its bye week next week before returning to action on Nov. 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders on «Monday Night Football.»
