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The Cowboys are looking to salvage their season with a defensive boost after being shredded by Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals on Monday night. Wilson, 29, has two years remaining on a four-year, $36 million extension he signed with the Bengals in July 2023. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Cowboys did not “rework his deal to facilitate a trade.” Thomas, who was benched by the Bengals in Week 6, will join a Cowboys defense that ranks second in QB pressure rate while giving up the fifth most yards per play through Week 9. Dallas has allowed the second highest rate of possessions that end with a score.

The Cowboys appear intent on adding pass rush help after trading away Micah Parsons to the Packers this offseason, with Schultz going so far as to say, “a deal is getting done somewhere.” it is public knowledge that the Bengals are seeking a first round pick in exchange for Hendrickson, making it slightly more likely the Cowboys eventually land either Wilson or Chubb in the coming hours ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Stay tuned to see how this situation unfolds.

Schefter also noted that a loss today could make the Bengals more inclined to trade EDGE Trey Hendrickson, though that move still seems like a long-shot. Wilson’s role has been on the decline in recent weeks with Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter playing ahead of him. He was largely tasked with special teams duties in Week 8 and is now dealing with a calf issue. The 3-5 Bengals clearly don’t have much use for Wilson at this point, so a trade would make sense for both sides. A move to Indy, in particular, would make sense, as it would reunite Wilson with long-time Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Hendrickson and LB Logan Wilson (calf) were both sidelined on Thursday. Hendrickson continues to be the subject of trade rumors, though the Bengals have reportedly rebuffed inquiries thus far. Conversely, Wilson asked to be traded after losing his job as a defensive starter and was instead tasked with special teams duties, during which he reportedly injured his calf. The Bengals face the Bears in Week 9.

Wilson has effectively been supplanted by rookie LBs Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter in recent weeks, yet he ties for fourth on the team in tackles (28). Wilson could help a team in need of an early-down thumper, though he is limited as a coverage defender.

Wilson was scratched with a knee injury in last week’s loss to the Steelers and has now been ruled out for the season. The veteran linebacker amassed 100-plus tackles for the fourth straight season, totaling 104 tackles, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and two TFLs. Statistically speaking, 2024 was a down year for Wilson, but his 72.3 defensive grade, per PFF, was the second-highest grade of his career.

Rankins is out with an illness and Logan Wilson has a knee injury. Those are both meaningful losses for the Bengals defense, especially against the run from Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.

Wilson, Cincy’s leading tackler, did not practice at all this week before being given the questionable tag. Wilson has two forced fumbles, as many recovered fumbles, and a pair of TFLs this year. With Wilson and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins out, the Bengals are going to be particularly susceptible to Pittsburgh’s running attack, setting both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren up for good games this week.

Linebacker Logan Wilson is questionable after being added to the injury report with a knee issue this week. Not that the Steelers needed to be asked twice to run the football, but a handful of injuries to Cincy’s front-seven will do the trick anyway. Wilson leads the Bengals in tackles. Rankins has missed a few games this year, limiting him to one sack and one TFL in seven starts.

The new deal averages $11.2 million over the first two years, making Wilson the league’s sixth highest paid inside linebacker. Wilson is a playmaker (seven career interceptions) and the leader of the Bengals defense, posting back-to-back 100 tackle seasons while missing time to injuries. With Wilson signed, Cincy can now turn its attention to locking up QB Joe Burrow.