Linebacker Logan Wilson Retires After Cowboys Release

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Dallas Cowboys are shaking up their defense this off season, but one recent move took an unexpected turn. Linebacker Logan Wilson, whom they traded for from the Cincinnati Bengals mid-season last year, was released just months later. Now the 29-year-old has announced his retirement from the NFL after six seasons. Wilson shared the news on social media this week, saying he put a lot of thought into the decision. He spent most of his career with the Bengals, where he played in 76 games and racked up over 500 tackles, 11 interceptions, and other solid stats. In Dallas, though, his time was short. He appeared in just seven games, posting 24 tackles before the team led him go as part of their defensive overhaul, which included firing. And hiring Christian Parker, Wilson still gave a nod to the Cowboys in his post, thanking

1:00the locker room for welcoming him despite the brief stay. Fans were caught off guard, especially since he seemed poised for more years in the league. Meanwhile, the Cowboys keep building their revamped unit with new roster additions, leaving Wilson's quick exit as a footnote in their busy off season. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor, do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.