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Things were never normal for former Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> linebacker Logan Wilson this past season.<\/p>\n Wilson, notably a step slower, got benched by the Bengals<\/a> and demanded a trade. He wound up being traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a seventh-round pick.<\/p>\n From there, Wilson was the center of a very messy dispute<\/a> between Jerry Jones and Cowboys coaches.<\/p>\n Fast forward to now, the Cowboys cut Wilson in a cap-saving move<\/a>.<\/p>\n RELATED:6 Bengals veterans who won\u2019t be on Zac Taylor\u2019s roster next year<\/a><\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n Wilson ended up playing just 224 snaps<\/a> over seven games for Dallas. Considering how bad the Cowboys were, it\u2019s a staggering indictment of Wilson and probably the Cowboys, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Bengals have moved forward with Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter. They need obvious upgrades to the depth. But after Wilson name-dropped Zac Taylor in the media<\/a> after his benching, it\u2019s hard to think the two parties will think about each other much this offseason.<\/p>\n Bengals\u2019 key deadline will signal cut candidate\u2019s fate<\/a> Bengals get an important free agent contract done early<\/a> Bengals players who regressed the most in 2025<\/a> Bengals contract extension candidates this offseason<\/a> Bengals draft outlook: The last 10 picks at No. 10 overall<\/a><\/p>\n