CINCINNATI — One of many core items of Cincinnati’s protection has agreed a long-term extension.
The Bengals got here to phrases with linebacker Logan Wilson on a four-year deal value as much as $37.25 million, a supply confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Wilson is the primary member of the staff’s 2020 draft class to ink a brand new deal.
Wilson, a third-round draft select of Wyoming, is on the ultimate yr of his rookie contract. The staff’s center linebacker has began 30 video games in his first three seasons.
The deal was first reported by NFL Community.
Cincinnati is in negotiations with the highest two picks in that draft class — quarterback Joe Burrow and broad receiver Tee Higgins. Over the previous three years, Wilson has confirmed why Cincinnati invested in him for the longer term. Throughout the staff’s finest season in additional than three many years, he was an integral a part of the staff’s protection. Regardless of taking part in with a torn labrum, he had a large efficiency within the staff’s Tremendous Bowl LVI loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Wilson tallied 9 tackles, with three coming behind the road of scrimmage, together with one sack.
All through his profession, Wilson has been productive for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s group.
Wilson notched 123 tackles, a profession excessive, in the course of the staff’s 2022 season. He additionally has seven profession interceptions and 11 move deflections.