The Dallas Cowboys got some great news on Wednesday when it was announced that the the franchise has officially opened the 21 day practice window for inside linebacker, DeMarvion Overshown, to be promoted to the active roster, alongside center, Cooper Beebe and rookie corner, Shavon Revel.
However even with the return of Overshown over the ensuing few weeks, the Cowboys could use some additional help at the off-the-ball linebacking position group.
2024 third round pick, Maris Liufau, has failed to kick on in his second year as a prof. And neither offseason addition, Jack Sanborn nor Kenneth Murray, has really impressed at the position – so little so that Sanborn lost his spot as a starter on ahead of week 8 to fifth round rookie, Shemar James.
The Dallas Cowboys Need Additional Help At Linebacker
So ESPN’s Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler suggest that the team be one of the most likely franchises to make a move for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, Logan Wilson.
Wilson signed a four year, $36 million extension with the Bengals back in the 2023 offseason, and has been a good to very good player for Cincinnati over his half-decade plus stint in Ohio. But after paying both top wideouts, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this past offseason, Wilson could be seen as potential move-off spot on the roster.
“The Bengals are going younger at linebacker, relegating Wilson to a reserve role in favor of rookie Barrett Carter despite Wilson’s status as a team captain.” Fowler wrote on Wednesday. “Teams I’ve talked to believe Cincinnati is open to dealing Wilson, whose base salary is $5.4 million this season. Next year, Wilson has a base of $6 million.”
Logan Wilson Could Help Improve A Weak Point Of The Cowboys Defense
Despite getting demoted to the second string, Bowen still maintains that Wilson is a good, easily starter-worthy player in the middle of the defense.
“Wilson is a three-down defender with the coverage instincts and range to impact the pass defense.” Bowen wrote. “He has 11 interceptions and 11 pass breakups over his career, plus he has averaged seven tackles per game during his five-plus seasons. Wilson would be an upgrade in the middle of the defense for multiple teams.”
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