Logan Wilson

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		83	565	5.5	11
2025		15	70	0.0	0
2024		11	104	0.0	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Logan Wilson's $0.8M deal with the Cowboys earns an A+ CVI, representing one of the most astute value acquisitions of the offseason. Landing a solid starter at linebacker for under $1M annually is borderline highway robbery in today's inflated market, where middling linebackers routinely command $4-6M per year. Wilson brings proven NFL production and defensive versatility at a price point typically reserved for special teams contributors or developmental players. The financial structure carries virtually zero downside risk for Dallas, creating massive upside if Wilson continues his trajectory or serves as quality depth behind their established starters. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster building that allows teams to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining competitive depth at a crucial position.

Performance Analysis

Logan Wilson grades as a serviceable starter among NFL linebackers — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is passes defended at 0.33 (above the NFL average of 0.20), ranking as above average for the position. Tackles for loss, at 0.07 compared to an NFL average of 0.40, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a B in 2024 to a D+ in 2025.

Fan Sentiment

A disappointing end to a brief Cowboys experiment with the veteran linebacker. Multiple outlets covered Wilson's quick retirement, signaling this wasn't a simple roster move. The key signal is Wilson retiring at just 29, suggesting the Dallas stint soured him on continuing. Fans question why Dallas traded for Wilson only to cut him almost immediately after the draft. Dallas must now find linebacker depth elsewhere, likely through undrafted free agents or internal options.