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Nice day in win Wilson recorded eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 37-22 win against the Jets.

Impact Wilson collected at least six tackles for the fourth consecutive contest in Week 5, thanks in part to being on the field for 69 defensive snaps. He'll be looking to keep that streak going in a Week 6 contest against Carolina.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys are adrift without Micah Parsons. Now they have to see him up close

With Micah Parsons coming to town, the Dallas Cowboys are already near the bottom of the NFL in sacks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Leading tackler in loss Wilson recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's loss to the Bears.

Impact The veteran safety tied linebacker Jack Sanborn for the team lead in tackles in a blowout loss. The Cowboys' secondary has been one of the worst units in the league so far this season, but that hasn't impacted Wilson's IDP value -- over the last two games he's compiled 13 tackles and two passes defended, including one interception.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs pick vs. Giants Wilson recorded six total tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact The veteran safety delivered a crucial pick in the Cowboys' divisional win Sunday, intercepting a pass intended for Malik Nabers down the left sideline to set up the game-winning field goal in overtime. Wilson rebounded well from an underwhelming Week 1 performance, in which he tallied just one total tackle. He's played 100-percent of Dallas' defensive snaps in consecutive games and will continue to serve as one of the team's defensive leaders in a Week 3 matchup against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up big in OT win Wilson recorded six tackles and an interception in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact After managing only one tackle in the Cowboys' opener, Wilson made a much bigger impact in Week 2, with his INT on a deep Russell Wilson pass in OT setting up Brandon Aubrey's game-winning field goal. Wilson the safety racked up at least 80 tackles in three straight seasons coming into 2025, and he'll be a key part of the second once again.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up big in OT win Wilson recorded six tackles and an interception in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Aubrey’s 46-Yard FG Lifts Cowboys to Wild 40-37 OT Win Over Giants

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey converted a 46-yard field goal on the final play of overtime after a tying 64-yarder to end regulation, as the...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Brandon Aubrey’s 46-Yard FG Lifts Cowboys to Wild 40-37 OT Win Over Giants

Wilson to Wilson! Russell's overtime INT lands in Donovan's hands Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson intercepts a pass from New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • NFL.COM

Aubrey ends wild Prescott-Wilson duel with FG as time expires in OT as Cowboys top Giants 40-37

Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired in overtime after a tying 64-yarder to end regulation, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 40-37 in a thrilli...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Minimal production against Eagles Wilson recorded one tackle in Thursday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles.

Impact It was an uninspiring line for Wilson, but he was on the field for 100 percent of defensive snaps, so his role doesn't appear to be in danger. After topping 80 stops in each of the last two seasons, he should be in line to be more involved in future contests.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • 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.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East

Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett ran and threw for scores before departing with injured ribs, and the Philadelphia E...

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.

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

Two kickoff return touchdowns in the final three minutes provided the Dallas Cowboys with a moment of happiness in the middle of a lost season

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

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Aubrey ends wild Prescott-Wilson duel with FG as time expires in OT as Cowboys top Giants 40-37

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East

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