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NFL linebacker Logan Wilson announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the league. He is 29 years old.
Wilson, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals for most of his career and was traded to the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 season, made the announcement on his Instagram account.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 7, 2025. (Eric Hartline/Imagn Images)
“After much thought and prayer, I have decided to officially retire from the NFL,” he said. “From being a kid in Wyoming with big dreams to hearing my name called in the 3rd round of the 2020 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals… football has given me more than I could have ever imagined.
“Cincinnati will always mean a lot to me. The teammates, coaches, staff and fans made those years unforgettable. This 2021 playoff series was something special: the interception at Tennessee to send us to the AFC championship, the victory over Kansas City to win the AFC and the appearance in the Super Bowl. Those moments and that locker room are something I will carry with me forever. And best of all, my daughter was born there. “
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter of the Week 9 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, November 3, 2024. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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He said he was “grateful” to the Cowboys for letting him finish the 2025 season there.
“When I look back on my career, I just feel grateful. Not many kids in Wyoming get the chance to live out their dream in the NFL, and I’ve never taken a single snap for granted,” he continued. “I also want to thank my friends and family for the support they have given me every step of the way. To my wife, my daughter, my mother, my father and my sister, none of this would have been possible without you.”
He said he is excited about the next chapter of his life.
“Which is forever,” he added. “55 out.”
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) helps Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) as he appears injured in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 4 “Monday Night Football” game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Monday, September 29, 2025. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Wilson played in 12 games during his rookie year in 2020 with the Bengals, including two starts. He then earned the starting role in 2021 and continued to be Cincinnati’s starter until being traded to Dallas.
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He had 565 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 11 interceptions in 83 NFL games. He has made over 100 tackles in four consecutive seasons from 2021-2024.
