While the Cincinnati Bengals are building themselves back on offense with the acquisition of Joe Flacco, linebacker Logan Wilson has requested a trade out of the team. According to the breaking news, due to a reduced role, Wilson prefers to join a team where he could become a starter after losing his starting job to rookies Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr., who have been chewing most of the defensive snaps. Unfortunately, in an earlier article, it was bound for the Bengals to move him before the trade deadline, and now with his request, he could pick a team wherever he desires.
Originally selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the former Wyoming product became one of the most adequate linebackers for the Bengals. Despite leading the team in tackles in 2022 and 2023, he hasn’t been the same since suffering a season-ending injury, ending his 2024 campaign. This now leads to his reduced defensive snaps (19.7%) against the Green Bay Packers, and it continued to be something to watch as the season progresses for the Bengals. There are several teams out there that would need reinforcements in their defensive unit, and while Wilson might have to work his way back to become a starter again, he should be able to receive interest.
Breaking: Bengals Linchpin Star Logan Wilson Requests Trade; 4 Suitors Emerge
Wilson still has two years left on his four-year extension he signed in 2023, so that could take some time for teams to pull this off. With head coach Zac Taylor committing more to the rookies this year, they could do what they can to move Wilson. Here are four suitors that might work best for Wilson.
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