Cincinnati signed Wilson to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Wilson played in six games with the Bengals in 2024 after he was waived by New England in the middle of the season, and he played just 30 defensive snaps over those six games. He projects to play a minor rotational role in Cincinnati's defensive backfield again in 2025.
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Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Birthdate
3/3/1999 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 191 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 4; Pk (ARI)
Birthplace
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Position
CB
College
Florida
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Cincinnati Bengals
2024-Present
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2023-2024
(2 seasons)
Arizona Cardinals
2021-2023
(3 seasons)
Cincinnati signed Wilson to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Wilson played in six games with the Bengals in 2024 after he was waived by New England in the middle of the season, and he played just 30 defensive snaps over those six games. He projects to play a minor rotational role in Cincinnati's defensive backfield again in 2025.
Wilson was claimed off waivers by the Bengals on Tuesday. Wilson will head to Cincinnati after being waived by the Patriots on Monday. With DJ Turner (collarbone) and Dax Hill (knee) both on injured reserve, Wilson will likely operate in a significant role in the Bengals' secondary. Over 10 games with the Patriots this season, Wilson compiled 15 total tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed.
New England waived Wilson on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Wilson has been on the field for the Patriots' defense in 10 of its 11 games this season, but he's now on his way out ahead of Week 12. His departure opens a spot on the 53-man roster for 2023 seventh-rounder Alex Austin (ankle), who is expected to be activated from injured reserve soon.