FRISCO, TEXAS — It's going to be a bit of a homecoming dance for the Dallas Cowboys, and they're ready. Reunion with former All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott Shortly thereafter, he agreed to terms with linebacker Damien Wilson.
A former fourth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2015, Wilson played linebacker alongside Sean Lee and Anthony Hitchens for several seasons before leaving in 2019, and was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. Signed a two-year contract.
He will complete his contract in Kansas City and then head to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he will spend the 2021 season, before staying in the South and spending 2022 with the Carolina Panthers.
Released by the Panthers in March 2023, he hasn't far from playing experience in the NFL and was a starter, making five starts in 17 games in 2022, totaling 38 tackles and two sacks. and one forced fumble.
The 30-year-old lost Leighton Vander Esch to a season-ending injury and then opted to part ways with Rashaan Evans, who had only one true linebacker (physically speaking) on active duty. He brings much-needed depth to the linebacker corps. Damone Clark was added to the roster at the end of the season.
He then added former All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks in free agency, added several rookie linebackers, led by third-round pick Marist Liufau, and added Demarvion Overshawn, who recently injured his ACL. He is on track for training camp while rehabbing from the tear. August.
Wilson's first stretch with the Cowboys saw him start 22 of 64 active games and record 86 total tackles, but although he was signed just before the playoffs, he saw no playing time in a loss to the Green Bay Packers. As a result, the second stretch was short-lived. in the first round.
He and the Cowboys expect his third stint to be different, at least given that he has plenty of time this summer to adjust to defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's expectations. The possibility is definitely there.
