Dallas Cowboys Trade for Linebacker Logan Wilson/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Dallas Cowboys have acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals in a trade aimed at reinforcing their struggling defense. In exchange for a seventh-round pick, Wilson brings tackling efficiency and immediate help to a unit ranked second-worst in the NFL. With the trade deadline looming, several teams made aggressive moves, including the Eagles, Ravens, and Chargers.

Logan Wilson Trade Quick Looks

• Cowboys trade a 7th-round pick to Bengals for LB Logan Wilson.
• Dallas ranks 31st in overall defense, needing urgent reinforcements.
• Wilson requested trade after decreased snaps in Cincinnati.
• Comes in to fill gap left by Micah Parsons’ trade to Green Bay.
• Jerry Jones says Wilson can contribute “immediately” at linebacker.
• Troy Aikman criticized the trade, calling it unlikely to help.
• Eagles acquired Jaelan Phillips, Michael Carter II, and Jaire Alexander.
• Ravens traded for Dre’Mont Jones to bolster pass rush.
• Multiple other trades made in final hours before NFL deadline.
• Bengals, Jets, Raiders could still move big-name players.

Dallas Cowboys Land Logan Wilson in Trade to Fix League’s Second-Worst Defense

The Dallas Cowboys are making mid-season moves to salvage a season on the brink. With the NFL trade deadline approaching, team owner and GM Jerry Jones pulled the trigger Tuesday morning, acquiring linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick.

The deal comes less than 24 hours after Dallas suffered a crushing Monday night loss to the Arizona Cardinals, dropping to 3-5-1. The Cowboys’ defense, ranked 31st in the NFL, has been a glaring weakness all season — worsened by the preseason trade of All-Pro Micah Parsons to Green Bay.

A Desperate Fix for a Broken Defense

Jones, speaking on 105.3 The Fanemphasized that Wilson will be a “plug-and-play” piece to help stabilize the Cowboys’ front seven.

Wilson, a former third-round pick and one of Cincinnati’s more efficient tacklers, had requested a trade in recent weeks due to declining playing time. Ironically, the Bengals rank dead last in defense, making the deal a rare exchange of struggling units.

While Wilson may provide a quick fix in terms of run support and gap discipline, the reaction from Cowboys legends wasn’t universally supportive. Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, now an ESPN analyst, openly questioned the move during the Monday night broadcast.

A Trade Market Heating Up

The Wilson trade headlines a flurry of deadline activity as teams across the league made final roster adjustments ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET cutoff. Though the Cowboys grabbed headlines, they weren’t the only contenders looking for upgrades.

Eagles Go All-In

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to take an aggressive approach in their bid for a Super Bowl repeat. GM Howie Roseman pulled off three moves over the past week:

• Jaelan Phillipsacquired from Miami for a third-rounder, adds badly needed help to Philly’s underperforming edge rushers. The former first-rounder had three sacks in five games with the Dolphins.
• Michael Carter II provides a veteran presence at slot corner, allowing Vic Fangio to deploy rookie Cooper DeJean more flexibly.
• Jaire Alexandera two-time Pro Bowler, arrives as a low-risk addition with high upside.

Philadelphia’s pass rush, which had just three sacks entering Week 10, now gets a significant talent injection.

Ravens Make a Quiet Upgrade

The Baltimore Ravens, sitting at 3-5, added defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones from the Titans for a conditional fifth-round pick. Jones, who already has 4.5 sacks this season, bolsters a pass rush that has lacked consistency and depth.

Chargers, Others Add Pieces

• Odafe Oweh joined the Chargers in a trade that sent safety Learn Carty to Baltimore.
• The Jaguars and Browns swapped cornerbacks Tyson Campbell and Greg Newsome II.
• San Francisco landed pass rusher Keion Whitewhile Pittsburgh secured safety Kyle Dugger.
• The Rams picked up corner Roger McCreary for added depth in the secondary.

Still on the Block

Despite the action, several high-profile names remain in trade talks:

• Trey Hendrickson (Bengals): The All-Pro edge rusher is reportedly drawing interest from multiple contenders.
• Breece Hall (Jets): The dynamic back could move, though the Jets have yet to signal a firm decision.
• Meyers (Raiders): The receiver has requested a trade, and multiple teams are believed to be in pursuit.

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