DONOVAN WILSON NEWS

Contributes eight stops in defeat Wilson recorded eight tackles (four solo) and recovered a fumble Sunday in a Week 9 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Wilson finished second on Dallas in stops behind Eric Kendricks in the defeat. The safety also made a big play with a second-quarter fumble recovery on a sack of Kirk Cousins, but the Cowboys couldn't convert a key fourth down on their ensuing drive. Wilson's eight tackles Sunday were a season high, and he's totaled 43 total stops through eight games on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies sack in blowout loss Wilson recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a sack in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact This was Wilson's first sack since the 2022 season, when he posted 5.0 sacks before failing to post a sack in 2023. Wilson now has 30 sacks, two pass breakups, an interception and a sack through six games as the Cowboys' starting strong safety. He should remain a high-end IDP option with a solid floor from his tackling performance.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Intercepts pass in loss to Saints Wilson recorded six tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Saints.

Impact Wilson has played 95 percent of the defensive snaps through two weeks. His interception came in the fourth quarter with the Cowboys already losing 41-19. After two games, Wilson has eight tackles (two solo), two pass breakups and the one interception.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still in starting role Wilson appears headed for another strong season as a starting safety for the Cowboys.

Impact The 29-year-old Texas A&M product missed the first two games of last season with a calf injury, but he put together a 100-tackle pace over 15 regular-season games after returning to action. Wilson's impressive IDP numbers the last two years came with Dan Quinn as his defensive coordinator, but the switch to Mike Zimmer shouldn't impact him too much, as Zimmer's defenses have a long track record of setting up safeties for success -- Harrison Smith made six Pro Bowls in eight seasons for the Vikings with Zimmer as his head coach.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Donovan Wilson's diving INT turns Lions over late in the fourth quarter on 'MNF' Dallas Cowboys defensive back Donovan Wilson's diving interception turns the Detroit Lions over late in the fourth quarter on a special New...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Season high tackles in loss Wilson recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact Wilson finished tied for second on the team with Demarcus Lawrence at eight tackles, which also set a new season high for the safety. The 28-year-old has now recorded 60 tackles, a pass deflection, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over the 12 contests he's appeared in this year.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys secondary issues warning to rest of NFL: 'Don't throw the ball'

The Cowboys' swarming pass rush received most of the praise in crushing the Giants, but the Dallas secondary has a chance to be special, too...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

2023 Dallas Cowboys Over/Under win total odds, predictions, picks

Sportsbooks have released Over/Under win totals! Read to see if our FOX Sports talent thinks the Dallas Cowboys can get to 9.5 wins this upc...

AUGUST 28, 2023

NFL training camp injury tracker: Terron Armstead, Haason Reddick, more

Keep up with the latest injury news and updates across the NFL as teams prepare for the 2023-24 season.

AUGUST 17, 2023

Cowboys Wilson & Izzy Injuries: Next Safety Up? Dallas safety Donovan Wilson is the first training camp injury victim. Without their physical box safety, who will the Cowboys turn to next?

JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Do the Cowboys have the NFL's best secondary? They have a real case

The Dallas Cowboys have had plenty of DB issues in the past. But the 2023 team may have the NFL's best secondary. We go through their case,...

JULY 6, 2023

Cowboys enter NFL draft believing they have max flexibility

The Dallas Cowboys are confident they have maximum flexibility going into the NFL draft

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Blessed And Excited' To Be A Cowboy: The Donovan Wilson Deal That Almost Didn't Happen Donovan Wilson representatives met with Dallas Cowboys representatives at the Senior Bowl, but the price originally seemed out of reach for...

MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Cowboys had a busy week. Where do they still need help?

The Cowboys added Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks while re-signing Leighton Vander Esch and Donovan Wilson. What else do they need, exactl...

MARCH 20, 2023

AP sources: Cowboys keep Wilson, Vander Esch in free agency

The Dallas Cowboys are keeping two of their own in free agency by agreeing to contracts with safety and leading tackler Donovan Wilson and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to re-sign with Dallas Wilson agreed Tuesday to re-sign with the Cowboys on a three-year deal worth up to $24 million with $13.5 million guaranteed, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Wilson bounced back from an injury-plagued 2021 and posted a career-best campaign in 2022, totaling 101 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception across 17 regular-season appearances. The 2019 sixth-round pick parlayed his strong play into a sizable payday and should be a quality IDP option again in 2023. Jayron Kearse and Malik Hooker (thumb) are both under contract through 2023, but as long as Wilson is healthy, he should be able to carve out a solid role in Dallas' stacked secondary.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Cowboys Retaining Donovan Wilson on Three-Year Deal The safety has spent his entire four-year NFL career in Dallas.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys Nation Trolled by Dallas Starter with Signing 'News' Dallas safety Malik Hooker is talking about the free agency return of fellow safety Donovan Wilson to the Cowboys. But is he teasing news or...

MARCH 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Is Cowboys' Donovan Wilson the most underrated option at safety going into free agency? Wilson ended the 2022 season with 101 total tackles, five sacks and one interception.

MARCH 11, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Will Cowboys go big in free agency after freeing up chunk of cap space?

After restructuring the contracts of Dak Prescott and Zack Martin on Friday, will Dallas be aggressive in the market? History says no.

MARCH 10, 2023

Cowboys approach free agency with plenty of noise — but stability in mind

The Cowboys have thoroughly earned their reputation for the absurd, and the offseason is long. But as of right now, Dallas seems focused on...

MARCH 8, 2023

Cowboys Signing Donovan Wilson? Big Talk, Low Offer Dallas Cowboys free safety Donovan Wilson is set to enter free agency for the first time in his career when the 2023 NFL year begins on Marc...

MARCH 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys Signing Donovan Wilson? Big Talk, Low Offer Dallas Cowboys free safety Donovan Wilson is set to enter free agency for the first time in his career when the 2023 NFL year begins on Marc...

MARCH 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dak Prescott's contract situation highlights Cowboys' offseason storylines

David Helman breaks down several important items on Dallas' to-do list that may get addressed in the next few weeks.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Career-best campaign Wilson recorded 101 tackles (77 solo), including five sacks, across 17 regular-season games in 2022. He added two passes defended with one interception, two forced fumbles and one...

Impact The fourth-year safety had trouble staying healthy in 2021, but he avoided injuries the following year and emerged as a true IDP star in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's aggressive scheme. It was a good time for Wilson to post career highs in tackles and sacks, too, as he's an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Cowboys have some depth at safety with both Jayron Kearse and Malik Hooker under contract through 2023, but the team may make re-signing Wilson a priority given how good a fit he is for Quinn's defense.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE