{"id":154720,"date":"2026-02-21T07:46:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T07:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154720"},"modified":"2026-02-21T07:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T07:46:53","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-breaking-a-jarring-roster-shock-hits-texas-as-the-dallas-cowboys-officially-move-on-from-logan-wilson-in-a-cut-that-sends-a-wave-of-uncertainty-through-the-entire-defense-insiders-acro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154720","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 BREAKING | A JARRING ROSTER SHOCK HITS TEXAS AS THE Dallas Cowboys OFFICIALLY MOVE ON FROM Logan Wilson IN A CUT THAT SENDS A WAVE OF UNCERTAINTY THROUGH THE ENTIRE DEFENSE. Insiders across every major platform are racing to decode the cold timing and deeper intent behind this sudden shake-up. Fans erupt online as whispers spread that this move could trigger an even more dramatic restructuring inside Dallas..ll \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"789\"><strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"789\">The Dallas Cowboys made their first official personnel decision of the 2026 offseason when they released veteran linebacker <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Logan Wilson<\/span><\/span>, ending a short-lived tenure that began with optimism at the previous year\u2019s trade deadline but ultimately fell short of expectations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1005\">Wilson, who turns 29 this year, played in seven games and made just one start for the Cowboys during the 2025 season, finishing with 24 total tackles, a forced fumble, and a single pass breakup in limited action.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1235\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1235\">The financial implications of the move were significant: Wilson had no guaranteed money remaining on his contract, and his release created $6.5 million in salary-cap savings for the Cowboys heading into the 2026 league year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1423\">For a franchise dealing with numerous roster holes and expensive long-term commitments, every freed dollar represents an opportunity to reshape the team under new defensive leadership.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\" \/>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-1\/kXtzI9x_H3bLvQ_cDyFP2u3V-RgjLL7U1O1ftCptDNS8Q7qSfwn2xarsM1a7GK9lHbM22FSnZFZaWaAUUu6ST81Pr6OAwZzDETSmoM3ZOF-C0HRrV4E3AxGb8I2mTXQO4rx1QPNBMjF1ntvRipH3PQ\" alt=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/GAFPVKBBO5HANFIAZZ63G4ZBM4.jpg?auth=1562bf242e1db306a7ba41f5dfbdcda4f5ac29b7bb7979ce6ed99d938a28cca9&amp;focal=3513%2C1027&amp;height=553&amp;quality=80&amp;width=830\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/c\/c0\/2025_Commanders_vs._Bengals_-_Logan_Wilson_%28cropped%29.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/c\/c0\/2025_Commanders_vs._Bengals_-_Logan_Wilson_%28cropped%29.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1712\">The Cowboys originally acquired Wilson from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/span><\/span> on November 4 at the NFL trade deadline, sending a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for what they hoped would be immediate defensive reinforcement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1954\">At the time, Dallas desperately needed stability at linebacker as their defense collapsed following the departure of former cornerstone Micah Parsons, leaving a glaring leadership and production void that Wilson was expected to help fill.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2187\"><strong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2187\">Despite his reputation as a smart, instinctive defender with multiple 100-tackle seasons in his r\u00e9sum\u00e9, Wilson never found his rhythm in Dallas\u2019 system and struggled to carve out a consistent role within the defensive rotation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2370\">His snaps diminished as the season progressed, and by December it had become clear that the Cowboys viewed him more as a short-term patch than a foundational piece for the future.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2375\" \/>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/cowboys\/cxdkvc8auvmtfl1ragoz\" alt=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/cowboys\/cxdkvc8auvmtfl1ragoz\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/cowboys\/cz3g5h2g2unkehuscqfh\" alt=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/cowboys\/cz3g5h2g2unkehuscqfh\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2670\"><strong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2670\">Wilson\u2019s release marks the first personnel move under new defensive coordinator <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Christian Parker<\/span><\/span>, who outlined his philosophy and objectives during an introductory press conference that set the tone for sweeping changes ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2904\">Parker emphasized the fundamentals that will define the new defensive identity: stopping the run, controlling first down, winning situational football, and relentlessly affecting the quarterback through disciplined, physical play.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3144\"><strong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3144\">\u201cStopping the run and affecting the quarterback are the two most important things you can do,\u201d Parker said, stressing that strong early-down defense creates favorable third-and-long situations where aggressive pass rushing can thrive.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3361\">He described a vision focused on block destruction, tackling precision, pursuit intensity, and situational awareness \u2014 attributes he expects every defensive player to uphold as the team transitions into a new era.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3366\" \/>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/jets\/ee69ay0rqxkaevvsxref\" alt=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/jets\/ee69ay0rqxkaevvsxref\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/s7d2.scene7.com\/is\/image\/TWCNews\/AP_Dallas_Quinnen_Williams_file\" alt=\"https:\/\/s7d2.scene7.com\/is\/image\/TWCNews\/AP_Dallas_Quinnen_Williams_file\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3674\"><strong data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3674\">The same day Dallas landed Wilson in the fall, the team also finalized one of their biggest trades of the 2025 season by acquiring star defensive tackle <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Quinnen Williams<\/span><\/span> from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">New York Jets<\/span><\/span> in a blockbuster deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3900\">The Cowboys sent a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and young defensive lineman Mazi Smith to New York to secure Williams, signaling a commitment to rebuilding the interior defensive line with elite talent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4133\"><strong data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4133\">Williams instantly became one of the highest-impact defenders on the roster and served as a pivotal force in stabilizing a run defense that struggled mightily early in the season, even as the overall unit faced inconsistencies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4297\">His presence is expected to be central to Parker\u2019s scheme, and Dallas views him as a foundational building block around which they will shape their front seven.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4302\" \/>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1200\/675\/nfl-cowboys-george-pickens-092125-2.jpg?tl=1&amp;ve=1\" alt=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1200\/675\/nfl-cowboys-george-pickens-092125-2.jpg?tl=1&amp;ve=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-1\/qpgQSfAfccfrp-n13OJos_8_erpQYsfCGNp3dcgbmJHypRyo9NaTh78chrq5dluhJr9iymH-UL9AStH3V0k9vFPS7co4E3YQHIlKh2dPY6ddBie9_6DnU6ffCtoZj7MiP6OuJT9b92gDljfhSRDJXw\" alt=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/HGMX6332BVEBPDEIZT73YMRX54.jpg?auth=8579d0b7a7f83f62b44a30a56cc75b8a1d9fe9a8741b7b4536760d62574d26ed&amp;focal=1156%2C667&amp;height=553&amp;quality=80&amp;width=830\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4590\"><strong data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4590\">Wilson and Williams were just two pieces of a surprisingly aggressive Cowboys trade spree, as the front office engineered seven player-acquisition trades during and leading up to the 2025 season \u2014 an unusually high number for the franchise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4832\">Among the notable additions were wide receiver George Pickens, defensive tackle Kenny Clark, quarterback Joe Milton, cornerback Kaiir Elam, and linebacker Kenneth Murray, each brought in to fill specific roles during a turbulent campaign.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"5056\"><strong data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"5056\">The flurry of midseason movement reflected a front office attempting to salvage a season disrupted by injuries, inconsistency, and a major defensive identity crisis following Parsons\u2019 departure to another organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5267\">Many of those acquisitions performed well, particularly Pickens, whose breakout production became one of the few bright spots as Dallas attempted to maintain offensive explosiveness amid defensive struggles.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5272\" \/>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsdaydfw.imgix.net\/1461725971-COWPAGE_0427SPO_50225650.JPG\" alt=\"https:\/\/sportsdaydfw.imgix.net\/1461725971-COWPAGE_0427SPO_50225650.JPG\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-1\/V4jXc-lnnVzxbcCyo6ge3SgMgKgNxHOXhBXwdkvu9UDa5EfjgNTLEsJPhMvy8bcda7XZ4Mkxj663hZxsj48le_BGb-ujfowZVXQwTGOZkkoTXxqz8Pm_YyOHsbaGtuXIvpWd-T8gKZkAHorVw_Rrfw\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/02\/19\/USAT\/88758921007-malik-willis-021926.jpg?auto=webp&amp;crop=8440%2C4748%2Cx0%2Cy0&amp;format=pjpg&amp;height=1801&amp;width=3200\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5318\" data-end=\"5559\"><strong data-start=\"5318\" data-end=\"5559\">As the Cowboys shift into 2026 roster-building mode, the organization is expected to remain active in the trade market, with numerous vacancies and contractual dilemmas creating urgency to reshape significant portions of the depth chart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5800\">The NFL\u2019s legal tampering period begins on March 9, giving teams their first opportunity to negotiate with free agents, followed by March 11 \u2014 the official start of the new league year \u2014 when trades and signings can be formally executed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"6046\"><strong data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"6046\">Dallas enters this period with a clear list of priorities: strengthen the linebacker unit, reinforce the pass rush, add depth at wide receiver, and stabilize a secondary that endured significant inconsistency throughout the previous season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6048\" data-end=\"6233\">The release of Wilson signals the beginning of those moves and serves as an early hint of the personnel philosophies Parker and the front office will apply in shaping the new defense.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6238\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6467\"><strong data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6467\">The Cowboys\u2019 defensive struggles in 2025 exposed structural gaps that require more than incremental adjustments \u2014 they demand strategic reinvestment and a cohesive identity built around technique, toughness, and pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6469\" data-end=\"6719\">Parker\u2019s system is designed for fast, violent, technically disciplined linebackers capable of filling lanes, shedding blocks, and creating chaos at the line of scrimmage, traits Wilson struggled to consistently show during his short time in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6721\" data-end=\"6970\"><strong data-start=\"6721\" data-end=\"6970\">Freeing up cap space through his release allows the Cowboys to pursue players who more directly match Parker\u2019s stylistic demands, especially as the team evaluates potential fits across free agency and draft prospects capable of immediate impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6972\" data-end=\"7161\">Expect the Cowboys to be linked to multiple available linebackers, pass rushers, and defensive specialists as the front office pursues an urgent rebuild on the defensive side of the ball.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7163\" data-end=\"7166\" \/>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop%2Cx_0%2Cy_0%2Cw_5495%2Ch_3090\/c_fill%2Cw_720%2Car_16%3A9%2Cf_auto%2Cq_auto%2Cg_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/cowboys_country\/01ka1b25q7zgygsq95kt.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop%2Cx_0%2Cy_0%2Cw_5495%2Ch_3090\/c_fill%2Cw_720%2Car_16%3A9%2Cf_auto%2Cq_auto%2Cg_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/cowboys_country\/01ka1b25q7zgygsq95kt.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-1\/zPmd42zYcYChxV7AAM0yZV837tpgreieWoGtjEhJCe22wttkHqPicVF1qrXszITMZVReMhza-L0gR85YIwBhb8cjSSHkRuLKQF7KjrlfvhMLummvf0kH7__UQSR1eyCCmchcAPTIkY_jNm5ov2911Q\" alt=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/RQDDEJI6EVFA3AHIBTPKJMN4FQ.jpg?auth=598e8329f6669085b1708c2c438dac44e27819feac4eb61c7da7cd314881d7a5&amp;focal=5957%2C1397&amp;height=553&amp;quality=80&amp;width=830\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"7212\" data-end=\"7455\"><strong data-start=\"7212\" data-end=\"7455\">Dallas\u2019 willingness to explore bold trades in 2025 suggests they won\u2019t hesitate to pursue dramatic upgrades again in 2026, especially if elite talent becomes available at premium positions like edge rusher, defensive tackle, or cornerback.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7457\" data-end=\"7702\">Previous acquisitions have demonstrated a front office that refuses to sit idle when roster weaknesses emerge and will aggressively pursue opportunities that align with their competitive timeline under Dak Prescott\u2019s remaining contract window.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7704\" data-end=\"7946\"><strong data-start=\"7704\" data-end=\"7946\">The departure of Wilson is simply the first domino in what is expected to be a long, eventful offseason for the Cowboys \u2014 one that could involve further departures, blockbuster trades, and significant structural changes across the roster.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7948\" data-end=\"8175\">With Parker\u2019s philosophy now guiding defensive decision-making, Dallas will prioritize players who bring physicality, discipline, and the ability to win on early downs to create the favorable situations their scheme requires.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8177\" data-end=\"8180\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"8182\" data-end=\"8441\"><strong data-start=\"8182\" data-end=\"8441\">The Cowboys\u2019 offseason is only beginning, and with millions freed from Wilson\u2019s release, high expectations for Parker\u2019s system, and a long list of roster needs, Dallas is preparing for one of the most pivotal rebuilding phases in recent franchise history.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8443\" data-end=\"8634\">Whether through trades, free agency, or strategic drafting, the Cowboys are committed to reshaping the defense and building a roster capable of returning to NFC contention at full strength.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8636\" data-end=\"8879\"><strong data-start=\"8636\" data-end=\"8879\">For now, Logan Wilson\u2019s departure signals the opening move in a much larger chess match \u2014 one that will determine how competitive the Cowboys can be in 2026 and beyond as the organization seeks a fresh start under new defensive leadership.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys made their first official personnel decision of the 2026 offseason when they released veteran linebacker Logan Wilson, ending a short-lived tenure that began with&#8230; 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