Cowboys’ Handling of Logan Wilson Sparks Questions After Bengals Trade

Former Bengals linebacker sees limited snaps as Cowboys staff and ownership appear at odds.

The Dallas Cowboys’ acquisition of linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals has quickly become the talk of the town—at least among fans and analysts who live and breathe football. Yet, for all the buzz, the veteran’s role in Dallas is about as clear as Texas chili: everyone’s got an opinion, but nobody’s quite sure what’s in the pot. The situation stems directly from the high-profile Cowboys trade for Logan Wilson that followed Dallas’ defensive struggles earlier in the season.

Wilson was traded from the Bengals near the deadline, riding into Dallas with expectations higher than a summer thermometer. But so far, the reports say his playing time has been, well, less than blockbuster. Over six games, Wilson has logged just 170 snaps. He’s still trailing Kenneth Murray on the depth chart, according to Bengals Wire and other sources—so if you blinked, you might’ve missed him on the field.

Things really hit a fever pitch when Wilson didn’t play a single snap in a recent game against Washington. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer chalked it up to a “rotation error”—which, to some, sounded about as convincing as “the dog ate my homework.” Naturally, that explanation has left folks scratching their heads and wondering if there’s more to the story.

Adding a little more fuel to the fire, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly voiced concern about Wilson’s lack of playing time, even taking his questions straight to the coaching staff. Now, the rumor mill is churning with talk of a possible disconnect between the folks in the owner’s box and those calling plays on the sidelines. That uncertainty also feeds into the broader conversation about Cowboys offseason moves and how the franchise plans to rebuild into a contender.

As Wilson tries to find his footing in Dallas, his situation is a reminder that midseason trades can be trickier than herding cats. Back in Cincinnati, Wilson’s departure is part of a larger Bengals defensive rebuild offseason strategy focused on reshaping the roster. With fans and management both watching like hawks, only time will tell how the Cowboys plan to handle Wilson’s future on the roster.