Jerry Jones frees up salary cap space with the departure of a key Cowboys player
The Dallas Cowboys have created $6.5 million in salary cap space after waiving veteran linebacker Logan Wilson, a move designed to give Jerry Jones more flexibility for offseason roster adjustments, while addressing the team's defensive struggles and depth concerns.Wilson played seven games this season, recording 28 tackles and forcing a fumble, but only started once, as Kenneth Murray Jr. maintained the starting spot, and Wilson was inactive during the Christmas Day win against the Washington Commanders, which drew criticism.Acquired from the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2026 seventh-round pick, Wilson had a strong track record, starting 65 games in five seasons, notching 11 interceptions, and serving as a team captain in 2025, including helping Cincinnati reach Super Bowl LVI, which they lost to the Los Angeles Rams.The Cowboys' secondary struggled in 2025, with safeties missing key tackles and allowing big plays, […]
