The Dallas Cowboys have had an eventful off-season, to say the least. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer along with new wide receiver George Pickens, has created a new level of excitement.
However, one veteran starter got some brutal news right before training camp.
Breaking: Cowboys’ 60-Game Starter Gets Horrible News Days Before Training Camp
On the defensive side, Donovan Wilson, who now has youngster Juanyeh Thomas firmly on his heels, was one of the more noticeable drop-offs last year:
Wilson could be in some danger this summer, and Shane Taylor of Inside the Star has named Wilson a surprising cut candidate before the 2025 NFL campaign.
“I mean, we have to possibly think about this, right?” Taylor wrote. “Wilson, a former 6th round pick turned reliable starter, became a fan favorite for his hard-hitting, downhill style. But his production noticeably slipped in 2024 after DC Dan Quinn departed for the Washington Commanders. Under new DC Mike Zimmer, Wilson struggled to find the same rhythm, and his once-dominant presence in run support and as a box safety diminished.”
Wilson played in every game last season, registering 82 tackles, 4.5 sacks, an interception, a couple of forced fumbles and five passes defended. While those numbers may look alright, he also posted a 56.6 coverage grade over at Pro Football Focus, and his 62.2 overall grade was pedestrian, at best.
Dallas is a big fan of Thomas, and it is certainly within reason that the 25-year-old could supplant Wilson as the starter in camp and preseason. Wilson is entering the final year of his contract, and the Cowboys would be able to save $7 million by cutting him.
Considering how far Dallas’ defense plummeted last season, you could understand why the Cowboys might be willing to make such a move.
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