Wilson was released by the Cowboys on Monday.
Wilson signed a one-year deal with Dallas in April but will now look for another opportunity. The 31-year-old could be a candidate to land on the team's practice squad as Damone Clark (knee), Eric Kendricks (back) and DeMarvion Overshown (hip) are all currently dealing with injuries.
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Cowboys' Damien Wilson: Back with Cowboys for 2024
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Dallas signed Wilson to a one-year contract Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The Cowboys added Wilson to their practice squad late last season, and he now will be under contract for at least one more go around. He played 207 snaps on special teams versus 198 on defense in 2023.
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Damien Wilson: Suspension over
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The NFL lifted Wilson's four-game suspension Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The 30-year-old was released by the Panthers back in March and was then hit with a four-game suspension last month for violating the personal conduct policy. Wilson is now free to play if he can find a team to take a shot on him. He has 127 games of experience, including 73 starts on defense.
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Damien Wilson: Gets dealt four-game suspension
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The NFL suspended Wilson on Thursday four weeks for violating its personal conduct policy, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Wilson was released by Carolina during the offseason and has yet to find another opportunity since. The suspension will make it even more difficult for him to get another shot at a roster spot.
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Panthers' Damien Wilson: Makes sack in Carolina debut
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Wilson notched four tackles (two solo) and one sack during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.
Wilson's time with the Panthers is off to a productive start, and he's coming off a career-best season of 106 tackles (59 solo). The 29-year-old will look to keep up his momentum against a revamped Giants O-line in Week 2.
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Panthers' Damien Wilson: Signs with Panthers
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Wilson agreed to a two-year contract with the Panthers on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Wilson set a career high with 106 tackles (59 solo), three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 17 games for Jacksonville in 2021, and he was able to secure a multi-year deal in free agency. The 28-year-old should be a solid IDP option for Carolina in 2022 coming off last year's production.
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Jaguars' Damien Wilson: Removed from COVID-19 list
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Wilson (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Wilson tested positive for the virus, but he was away from the team for only three days. The 28-year-old linebacker is expected to garner his usual starting inside-linebacker role against the Patriots in Week 17. On the season, Wilson has logged 99 tackles across 15 appearances.
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Jaguars' Damien Wilson: Cleared for Week 13
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Wilson (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams.
Wilson hurt his ankle in last week's loss to Atlanta, but he's ready to go one week later. The 28-year-old linebacker needs seven tackles to match his career high of 81, set in 2019 with the Chiefs.
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Jaguars' Damien Wilson: Double-digit tackles
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Wilson had 12 tackles (nine solo) in a 23-20 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Wilson's 12 tackles were a season high. He only played 73 percent of the defensive snaps, down from the typical mid-80s range he'd been logging, making it that much more impressive. The Jaguars are off Week 7 following their return from London, but Wilson will try to top his season high in Week 8 against the Seahawks.
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Jaguars' Damien Wilson: Thrust into starting role
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Wilson is expected to take on a starting role after Joe Schobert was traded from the Browns to the Steelers on Thursday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Wilson signed with Jacksonville in April after he spent the last two seasons in Kansas City, and he's in line for a prominent role as a starting inside linebacker alongside Myles Jack following Thursday's trade. The 2015 fourth-rounder appeared in 13 games in 2020 and tallied 73 tackles (46 solo), a pass defense and a forced fumble.
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Chiefs' Damien Wilson: Ready for Sunday's contest
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Wilson (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Wilson will be available for the season finale against the Chargers after missing the last three games. The Chiefs are resting a few starters, but Wilson may not be afforded that luxury because linebackers Ben Niemann (hamstring) and Anthony Hitchens (COVID-19 protocol) will both sit out in Week 17.
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Chiefs' Damien Wilson: Returns to practice
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Wilson (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Wilson sat out practice Sunday due to a knee injury and appears to have now fully recovered. The veteran linebacker is expected to resume working with the first team, and appears primed for a starting role.
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Cowboys' Damien Wilson: Heading to Kansas City
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Wilson has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Wilson never earned consistent starter snaps in Dallas, but he is expected to take over a starting role in Kansas City, joining Reggie Ragland and Anthony Hitchens to round out the linebacker corps. The 25-year-old posted 37 tackles and a sack in the 2018 season. Sean Lee will likely take over a starting role in Dallas if he can stay healthy.
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Cowboys' Damien Wilson: Cleared of assault charges
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Wilson was cleared Wednesday of two aggravated assault charges stemming from a July 4 incident in Frisco, Texas, The Dallas Morning News reports.
Wilson had been facing two counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly backed his truck into a woman and flashed a rifle at another man. Now that he's been cleared of the charges, Wilson isn't expected to be subject to any discipline from the league or the Cowboys, allowing him to continue serving in a starting role at linebacker. Wilson has accrued 11 tackles and has broken up one pass through the Cowboys' first five contests.
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Cowboys sign fourth-rounder Damien Wilson
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The Cowboys have announced the signing of rookie linebacker Damien Wilson. Bringing the fourth-round pick in the fold leaves only first-rounder Byron Jones unsigned.
Wilson was a tackling machine last year at the University of Minnesota, racking up 119, including 10.5 for losses and four sacks. He has worked in the first-team nickel package in practice both in the middle and on the weakside.
