Linebacker Logan Wilson has been one of the cornerstones of the Cincinnati Bengals defense since he was drafted in 2020. And he’s not going anywhere.
It was announced on Friday that Wilson and the Bengals agreed to a four-year deal with $37.25 million.
Ian Rapoport reported the deal while Wilson’s agency, Wasserman confirmed it.
Sources: The #Bengals and rising star LB Logan Wilson agreed to terms on a 4-year extension worth up to $37.25M to keep him in a Cincy uniform for years to come. It averages $11.2M over the first 2 new years.
This deal was done by @SteveCaric of his new agency @WassermanNFL. pic.twitter.com/1Y0Jek85GB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 4, 2023
𝐸𝓍𝓉𝑒𝓃𝒹𝑒𝒹 ✍️
Congratulations to @ljw21 on signing a 4 year, $37.25M contract extension with the @Bengals!#TeamWass pic.twitter.com/YOgH4yDore
— WassermanNFL (@WassermanNFL) August 4, 2023
Wilson also retweeted both Rapoport and Wasserman’s tweets.
The general feeling after this deal was signed was generally positive for both Wilson and the Bengals.
Well deserved brotha!💯💫 @ljw21 https://t.co/IIRRpheGry
— Tee Higgins⁵ (@teehiggins5) August 5, 2023
Logan Wilson has often said how much he would like to stay in Cincinnati
One of the best players on defense gets his expected long-term deal https://t.co/vQRj3wAmKI
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) August 4, 2023
HUGE news for Logan Wilson and the Bengals. He has been one of the most consistent defensive players since coming to the Bengals in 2020. Now, he reaps the rewards and rises in his leadership role. https://t.co/mJP8TXKrvk
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 5, 2023
LETS GO!!!!! Happy to have Logan Wilson locked up! Pratt and Wilson will give this linebacker core stability we could’ve only dreamed of 5 years ago. https://t.co/Vz5TuIaZD2
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) August 4, 2023
Money well spent. Logan is a foundational player. Bengals fans know. https://t.co/JeTSO1GUud
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) August 4, 2023
Wilson was a third-round pick of Cincinnati’s in the 2020 Draft. He played in two games that year, starting year. In 2021, he moved into a full-time starter role and thrived. He recorded 100 tackles (57 solo) in 2021, forcing a fumble and intercepting four passes. In 2022, he made 123 tackles (83 solo), forced one fumble and intercepted one pass.
Additionally, Wilson has shown a knack for making big plays in big games, helping the Bengals to playoff victories in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
In the AFC Divisional Round following the 2021 season, Wilson intercepted a pass from Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. That set up the game-winning field goal and sent the Bengals to the AFC Championship Game. Last year, he came through with a forced fumble as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was trying to score on a quarterback sneak. Cincinnati’s Sam Hubbard recovered the fumble and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown that ended up being the game-winner.
