Logan Wilson Requests a Trade: The Bengals’ Leader Seeks New Horizons
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has requested a trade, according to sources close to the team. The news marks a possible shift in the team’s dynamics, as Wilson has been a key player in the Bengals’ defense for the past seasons. Wilson, who is in his sixth season in the NFL, has started in the seven games he has played this season. However, his playing time has decreased, and the coach has chosen to give more opportunities to rookies Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. In the Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers, Wilson only played 19.7% of the defensive snaps. Although in the following match against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his participation increased to 47.5%, the trend suggests a change in the team’s strategy. A Wilson has two years left on his four-year, $36 million contract extension, signed in 2023. This season, the Bengals rank 25th in yards allowed per rushing attempt. Bengals coach Zac Taylor has reaffirmed his confidence in the rookies for this week’s game against the New York Jets. Selected in the third round of the 2020 draft, Wilson has been instrumental in the transformation of Cincinnati’s defense. In 2021, two years after the Bengals had the worst record in the NFL, Wilson was a starter on the team that reached the Super Bowl. In six seasons with the team, he has started 75 games, with six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and 11 interceptions.Despite the decrease in his playing time, Carter has highlighted Wilson’s role as a mentor, helping him adapt to his new role as a starter.Our relationship hasn’t changed at all. I still depend on him a lot for many things, I still ask him questions every day. He has been a great leader, just as he has been since the day I arrived.
Barrett Carter
