Logan Wilson

29-Year-Old LinebackerLB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wilson is something of a polarizing IDP option. He struggles in coverage and doesn't provide much in terms of pass rush, but he's a reliable tackler and is arguably an elite run defender. Between that and his secure role in the Bengals' defense, he's managed to reach 100 total tackles in each of the last four seasons. The story will remain the same entering 2025, as Wilson's importance to the unit is likely to be even more pronounced after the offseason departure of Germaine Pratt. If Wilson can remain on the field, he should be in for a massive season. That's no given considering he's played 13 or fewer games in three of his five pro seasons, but Wilson looks to be healthy entering training camp after knee surgery ended his 2024 season prematurely. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Bengals in August of 2023.
Benched in loss to Packers
LBCincinnati Bengals
October 12, 2025
Wilson was benched in favor of rookie Barrett Carter in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Charlie's Chalkboard reports. Wilson still managed four tackles in the snaps he did play.
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Wilson struggled, especially in coverage, last week against the Lions, and the Bengals decided to turn to Carter full-time instead. Barring an injury to Carter or fellow rookie Demetrius Knight, this appears to be a full-time change.
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Cincinnati BengalsBengals 2025 LB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

31677%
18169%
29873%
19976%
14535%
13150%
11428%
6023%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Logan Wilson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
245 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.63 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.27 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.07 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
From an IDP perspective, Wilson had a banner year, with a career-high 135 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and a sack. However, he also faced unwanted scrutiny due to his tackling form in a Thursday night loss to the Ravens, when Mark Andrews got hurt on a Wilson tackle that was classified as a "hip-drop" tackle, a maneuver that will be penalized in 2024. Wilson also was more vulnerable in coverage - opposing quarterbacks completed 36 of 46 passes when targeting Wilson's coverage, good for 365 yards and four touchdowns.
Wilson has become the heart of the Bengals' defense, collecting a career-high 123 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2022 while remaining an asset in coverage. Wilson's background as a high-school wideout shows in his speed and athleticism, but his instincts as a tackler are also impressive, making him a true three-down linebacker. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, there's no sign of acrimony between the team and player the way there was with Jessie Bates, so Wilson doesn't figure to see any change in how he's used. The only question is his health, as he's missed eight games in his three-year career.
Wilson suffered a torn shoulder labrum in Week 13 of 2021 and the recovery from surgery might make him a close call for the start of training camp. He was a four-year starter at Wyoming, and through 1,018 NFL defensive snaps he has 133 tackles, two sacks and six interceptions. Wilson’s standout athleticism and coverage skills should go to good use as the Bengals’ high- scoring offense forces opponents to throw.
The Bengals had a second-round grade on Wilson heading into the 2020 Draft and were thrilled when he was available to them with the first pick of the third round, 65th overall. The four-year starter at Wyoming logged three triple-digit tackle seasons there and excelled in coverage, a particular sticking point for the Bengals' linebacking corps the last two seasons. He'll likely slot right in at strongside linebacker in the Bengals' 4-3 set-up, most likely alongside former Raven Josh Bynes and second-year player Germaine Pratt.
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Eight takedowns in loss
LBCincinnati Bengals
October 7, 2025
Wilson recorded eight total tackles (three solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the Lions.
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Logs five stops versus Denver
LBCincinnati Bengals
September 30, 2025
Wilson tallied five tackles (two solo) in Cincinnati's loss versus the Broncos on Monday.
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Notches five stops in Week 3
LBCincinnati Bengals
September 22, 2025
Wilson finished Sunday's loss to the Vikings with five tackles (two solo).
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Returns to full practice
LBCincinnati Bengals
September 18, 2025
Wilson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Appears on injury report
LBCincinnati Bengals
Ankle
September 17, 2025
Wilson (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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Gets support from head coach
LBCincinnati Bengals
November 18, 2023
Head coach Zac Taylor defended Wilson on Friday after the linebacker was involved in tackles and plays that led to multiple injuries to Ravens players Thursday night, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor commented that Wilson is "a guy I'm proud to coach and proud to be a part of this team." The Bengals linebacker took down Ravens tight end Mark Andrews using a hip-drop, a tackling technique that, while legal, has gained scrutiny among NFL player safety personnel and owners. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh posited after Thursday's game whether the hip-drop Wilson used on Andrews that caused a season-ending fibula and ankle injury to the tight end was necessary. Harbaugh also noted that the Ravens are going to have Wilson's tackle on quarterback Lamar Jackson -- which also led to an injury, but no offensive snaps missed -- reviewed by the league office.
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