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Bucs: Gage in hospital with neck injury, to have more tests

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say wide receiver Russell Gage has movement in his extremities after suffering a neck injury and concussion in the team's wild-card playoff game against Da...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodson Raves About Playoff-Bound Cowboys 'Best Group' Secondary When Darren Woodson raves about this year’s Cowboys? He’s showing modesty. But Cowboys Nation hopes he’s also showing football acumen as it...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Donovan Wilson lassos Dobbs down for 5-yard sack on play-action bootleg Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • NFL.COM

Seven stops in victory Wilson recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Saturday's 40-34 win over the Eagles.

Impact Wilson didn't stuff the stat sheet, but he did record his most tackles since Week 13 against the Colts, and the second most since Week 8 against the Bears. He now has 94 stops on the season, which far exceeds his previous career high of 71. He'll work to continue producing Thursday against the Titans.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'The Magnet': Inside Cowboys' Donovan Wilson's Year; Practice Injury Report Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson is enjoying a career-best season as a member of Dan Quinn’s defense, but isn’t looking too far ahead.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leading tackler in Sunday's win Wilson recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) , including a sack, in Sunday's win over the Colts.

Impact The Cowboys' defense took control of the game in the second half, winding up with three sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries, but Wilson led the team in tackles. It's the second time this season the safety's hit double digits in a game, and he now has a career-high 79 tackles in addition to a career-high four sacks.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TEs figure prominently for Cowboys, regardless of receivers

Dak Prescott is leaving little question his tight ends will play a huge role for the Dallas Cowboys no matter what happens at the wide receiver spot

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Giants Wilson (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wilson didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness and was listed as questionable for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day matchup. However, he'll be able to play through the issue against the Giants. Over his last two games, he's tallied nine tackles (seven solo).

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Wilson (illness) didn't practice Wednesday and is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Wilson landed on the injury report Wednesday as a non-participant due to an illness and is in danger of missing the Thanksgiving Day matchup. If he's sidelined, Malik Hooker and Israel Mukuamu would be strong candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven stops in loss Wilson collected seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss to the Packers.

Impact Wilson was one of four Dallas defenders to tie with a team-high seven stops against Green Bay, though he'd played the second lowest defensive snaps (52) of this group. The safety was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, though it's unclear if this ultimately affected his playing time Sunday. Nevertheless, Wilson is now just six tackles shy of setting a new career high in this category.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation for Week 10 Wilson (tooth) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Wilson was limited during practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a tooth issue, but he was a full participant Friday and will be available for Sunday's game in Green Bay. He's tallied 58 tackles (43 solo), three sacks, an interception, two pass defenses and a forced fumble over the first eight games of the year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

The Dallas Cowboys have ridden a defense-first mentality into contention in the NFC playoff race

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Sunday Wilson (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Wilson was officially designated with muscle cramps as the reason for his departure from this contest, though the exact nature of this issue is still unclear. The starting safety recorded 50 tackles, three sacks, two passes defended and an interception over the first seven weeks of the season. In Wilson's stead, expect Markquese Bell and Israel Mukuamu to see increased reps with the Cowboys up 49-29 in the fourth quarter.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches third sack in Week 7 win Wilson totaled six tackles (three solo) and one sack in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Lions.

Impact Wilson had one of Dallas' five sacks of quarterback Jared Goff. The 27-year-old safety has been adept at getting to the quarterback in 2022, as Wilson's three sacks in seven games this season have him just half a sack shy of his career total accrued over 34 games heading into the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records second sack of season Wilson notched five tackles (two solo) and one sack during Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Wilson forced a Philadelphia punt by sacking Jalen Hurts for a zero-yard loss on a third-and-nine play at the beginning of the third quarter. Across six appearances, the four-year safety has totaled 44 tackles, two sacks, two pass defenses and one interception.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with nine tackles Wilson recorded nine tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 25-10 win over the Commanders.

Impact Wilson has totaled 28 tackles and one sack while playing every defensive snap for the Cowboys over the past three weeks. The fourth-year safety has emerged as a viable IDP option and will look to continue his strong play against the Rams in Week 5.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies double-digit tackles Wilson notched 11 tackles (nine solo), one sack and one pass breakup during Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.

Impact Wilson has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in back-to-back contests. The fourth-year pro looks like an option worthy of fantasy consideration in IDP formats, and he'll have a good chance to continue his momentum versus the Commanders in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays every snap Wilson record eight tackles (six solo) in the Cowboys' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Wilson's eight combined tackles led the team. The fourth-year-pro continues to rebound from an injured plagued third season, in which he missed eight games with shoulder and groin injuries. He now has 13 tackles, one interception and one pass defensed through the first two weeks. He'll look to continue producing in Week 3 against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' secondary looks to lead ‘switch of mentality on defense’

Once an afterthought, the Cowboys' secondary is flashing in camp with one of the deepest groups in years, writes David Helman.

AUGUST 5, 2022

Will play Saturday Wilson (illness) is active Saturday against the Eagles.

Impact Wilson didn't originally travel with the team to Philadelphia, but he ended up feeling well enough to play and made his way there in time. Wilson should at the very least help provide depth at safety against the Eagles on Saturday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team ahead of Week 18 Wilson (illness) joined the Cowboys on Saturday ahead of their matchup with the Eagles.

Impact Wilson originally didn't travel with the team to Philadelphia for its game Saturday night, but he has now joined the team right in time to potentially play in Week 18. The safety is still listed as questionable, leaving his availability for the contest something to monitor as the game approaches.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling for Week 18 Wilson (illness) isn't traveling with the team for Saturday's game at Philadelphia but remains questionable, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson received the questionable tag Thursday and apparently still has a chance to join the team ahead of Saturday's contest. Jayron Kearse (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so the Cowboys could be short on depth at safety if Wilson sits out.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Wilson (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Wilson has been out since suffering the injury in Week 11 against the Chiefs. He was designated to return Dec. 15, so he's had some time to practice with the team and should be good to go Sunday against Washington. He'll likely provide depth at safety behind Damontae Kazee.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On brink of playoffs, Cowboys still trying to fix offense

The only way the Dallas Cowboys can clinch the NFC East title in what’s left of Week 15 is if Washington and Philadelphia tie

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated to return Wilson (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Wilson has missed the last three games with a shoulder injury, but he'll be eligible to return to practice Wednesday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Giants, but he'll need to be activated from IR within 21 days if he hopes to play again this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE