Wyoming Star Wilson Retires After NFL Stint

0:00On March 19, linebacker Logan Wilson has retired from the NFL at just 29 years old after six seasons split between the Bengals and Cowboys. The Wyoming native was a third-round pick by Cincinnati in the 2020 draft and quickly became a key defender, leading the team in tackles for. Three straight years and earning a four-year extension were $37.25 million. Three slowed him down over time, including a knee surgery that cut short his 2024 season after 11 games. He bounced back somewhat in 2023 with career bests like 135 tackles, four interceptions, and nine passes defenced. But never played a full 17-game slate more than once. Coming from a small high school program in Wyoming, Wilson earned all-state honors on both sides of the ball and special teams, yet Drew Limited, College Interest. He started the University of Wyoming, racking up 421 tackles, fourth in school history, before heading pro.

1:01Last year, Wilson started at inside linebacker for the Bengals, but saw his snaps drop as rookies took over, leading to a trade request. Cincinnati sent him to Dallas for a seventh-round pick, where he rotated in before the Cowboys waved him to clear cap space this off-season. Wilson wraps up with 565 tackles, 11 picks, and solid production across the board when healthy. It's a short but impactful run for the kid from Wyoming, who got to chase his dream in the league.