Cowboys Release Linebacker Logan Wilson After Short Stint

Dallas makes defensive roster move amid ongoing efforts to improve struggling unit

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Dallas Cowboys have released linebacker Logan Wilson after a brief stint with the team. Wilson was acquired in a midseason trade from the Cincinnati Bengals but failed to make a significant impact on a Cowboys defense that ranked near the bottom of the league in several key categories last season. The move is part of Dallas' ongoing efforts to overhaul its defense under new coordinator Christian Parker.

Why it matters

The Cowboys' defense struggled mightily in 2025, leading to changes in the coaching staff and roster. Wilson's release is the latest in a series of moves aimed at improving a unit that surrendered the most points in franchise history and recorded the fewest interceptions. As Dallas prepares for the 2026 season, further defensive changes are likely if the team cannot show significant improvement.

The details

Wilson, 29, was acquired by the Cowboys in November after seeing reduced playing time with the Bengals earlier in the season. He appeared in eight games for Dallas but made little impact, at times being active but not seeing any playing time. Drafted in the third round in 2020 out of Wyoming, Wilson had reached 100 tackles in four straight seasons with Cincinnati before his role diminished last year.

  • The Cowboys released Wilson on Friday, February 26, 2026 in Frisco, Texas.
  • Wilson was acquired by the Cowboys in a midseason trade in November 2025.

The players

Logan Wilson

A 29-year-old linebacker who was recently released by the Dallas Cowboys after a brief stint with the team.

Christian Parker

The new defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, hired to replace Matt Eberflus after the team's defensive struggles in 2025.

Jack Sanborn

A linebacker signed by the Cowboys in the 2025 offseason, but he appeared in only six games due to injury and inconsistent performance.

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What’s next

The Cowboys will continue to evaluate their defensive roster and make further changes as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season under new coordinator Christian Parker.

The takeaway

Wilson's release is the latest move in the Cowboys' ongoing efforts to overhaul their defense, which was one of the worst in the league last season. The team is clearly committed to finding the right personnel and coaching to improve a unit that has been a liability in recent years.