DONOVAN WILSON NEWS

Reliable contributor in 2024 Wilson started all 17 regular-season games this season and recorded 82 tackles (44 solo), including 4.5 sacks, five passes defensed, including one interception, two forced fumbles...

Impact The safety also played on at least 67 percent of the defensive snaps in every game and on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 14 contests. Wilson, a 2019 sixth-round pick, now has three straight seasons of at least 80 tackles and multiple pass breakups and turnovers forced. After signing a three-year, $21-million extension with the Cowboys in 2023, he'll be entering a contract year in 2025.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Wilson (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.

Impact The safety was questionable coming into Sunday after logging a week of limited practices. Wilson has played in every game this season for the Cowboys and on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 13 of them, recording 80 tackles (42 solo), including 3.5 sacks, five pass breakups, including an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Wilson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wilson appeared to aggravate his knee injury in the Cowboys' Week 17 loss to the Eagles, but he has a chance to play in the team's regular-season finale Sunday after logging a week of limited practice sessions. If the 29-year-old safety is unable to suit up in Week 18, Israel Mukuamu is expected to start alongside Malik Hooker in Dallas' secondary.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Wilson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Wilson was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough and had the same practice participation Thursday. He would avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Commanders were he able to practice in full Friday. Wilson has recorded 80 tackles (42 solo), including 3.5 sacks, five pass defenses (including one interception), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 16 games this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Wilson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson suffered a knee injury during the Cowboys' Week 17 blowout loss to the Eagles, and he finished the game with one solo tackle while playing 41 defensive snaps. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Commanders.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Sunday Wilson (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The safety recorded one solo tackle before exiting. Juanyeh Thomas replaced him, even though he's playing with a sprained PCL in his knee, per Archer.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Wilson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact After practicing Wednesday, Wilson landed on the injury report as a non-participant Thursday but returned with a limited session Friday. He'll ultimately keep his perfect attendance intact this season and should handle a starting role. Over his first 15 appearances, he logged 79 tackles (41 solo), including 3.5 sacks, five pass defenses, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and an interception.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Wilson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Wilson popped up on the Cowboys' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a knee injury, but he upgraded to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss his first game of the season in Week 17 due to this knee injury, Israel Mukuamu is likely to start alongside Malik Hooker as part of Dallas' top safety duo.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Wilson (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The safety was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. Wilson dealt with an elbow injury ahead of the Cowboys' Week 16 win over the Buccaneers but did not have to miss the game. The seventh-year pro has played on at least 67 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps in all 15 games this season, but Israel Mukuamu and Juanyeh Thomas are the team's backup safeties if he can't go Sunday against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past elbow issue Wilson (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury he likely picked up against the Panthers this past Sunday. However, the injury doesn't appear to be serious as he was able to practice Thursday without any limitations and should be able to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. In the eight games since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Wilson has registered 44 tackles (25 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working through elbow injury Wilson (elbow) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson logged five solo tackles across 46 defensive snaps during the Cowboys' 30-14 win over the Panthers this past Sunday. However, it appears he may have picked up an elbow injury in the process, which limited his participation in the Cowboys' first official practice of the week. Wilson will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. In the eight regular-season games since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Wilson has logged 44 tackles (25 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working through elbow injury Wilson (elbow) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson logged five solo tackles across 46 defensive snaps during the Cowboys' 30-14 win over the Panthers this past Sunday. However, it appears he may have picked up an elbow injury in the process, which limited his participation in the Cowboys' first official practice of the week. Wilson will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. In the eight regular-season games since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Wilson has logged 44 tackles (25 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high tackles Wilson totaled nine tackles (five solo), with 0.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during Dallas' loss to the Bengals on Monday.

Impact Wilson had one of his best outings of the campaign despite the loss as his nine tackles served as a new season high for the 29-year-old. Wilson also managed to force a fumble, a feat he's now accomplished twice across the past three weeks.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late kickoff return TDs by Turpin and Thomas spark the Cowboys as they end their 5-game skid

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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

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JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM