The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could use an upgrade to their front 7 that helps them transcend from NFC contender to Super Bowl contender.
So, why not bring in a player who has been there before?
Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon has a trade pitch that brings veteran Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson to Tampa Bay to help a team that seems like it might just be 1-2 players away from becoming one of the teams to beat in the NFC, if they’re not there already.
“The competitive Bucs need another off-ball linebacker to pair with Lavonte David, and Wilson is perfect for that after falling out of favor with the drifting Bengals,” Gagnon wrote on October 31.
Wilson played for the Bengals in a 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI and the Buccaneers might not need to cough up too muhch to get him. Think something along the lines of a 2026 third or fourth round pick in exchange for Wilson and a 2026 sixth round pick.
Wilson Known for Playmaking Skills
Wilson, 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds, was a 2-time All-Mountain West Conference pick at the University of Wyoming before the Bengals selected him in the third round (No. 65 overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.
Wilson became a full time starter in his second season — the same year the Bengals shocked the NFL and played in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988.
In the last 4 seasons, Wilson has over 100 tackles each year and his “difference making” career numbers jump off the page; 12 career interceptions, 7 forced fumbles, 26 pass deflections, 19 TFL and 18 QB hits.
Through 8 games in 2025, Wilson has 46 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.
Perhaps the biggest consideration for Wilson if the Buccaneers were to make a deal would be the price — it’s a big high for an off ball linebacker.
The Bengals signed Wilson, 29 years old, to a 4-year, $36 million contract extension before the 2023 season. While the Buccaneers would only be on the hook for roughly half of the $5.918 million he’s owed this season, that number goes up to $6.55 million in 2026 and $7.21 million in the final year of his contract in 2027.
For the Buccaneers, that might be too much to commit to long term.
Dennis Hasn’t Been Real Solution for Buccaneers
In 2023, the Buccaneers drafted SirVocea Dennis in the fifth round, and he proceeded to miss 17 games over his first 2 seasons due to injuries.
Dennis finally becaame a full time starter in 2025, but that has only revealed his Kryptonite to be pass coverage. He currently ranks 70th out of 80 off ball linebackers with a 45.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus.
“Coverage linebackers in their athletic prime are rare and impactful players, and such a player is sorely needed in Tampa Bay,” ESPN’s Ben Solak wrote on October 30. “Third-year pro SirVocea Dennis has been the nearest defender in coverage on 35 targets this season, tied for third among all linebackers. He has surrendered 11.7 yards per target, right beside Elandon Roberts, Bobby Wagner and Terrel Bernard for the worst among all linebackers this season … the Buccaneers can afford to give a little from their elite run defense to support their pass coverage.”
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