"Since coming off the board in the sixth round of the 2019 draft, safety Donovan Wilson has been a career-long Cowboy. A trip to free agency awaits Wilson in the next few weeks, but the seven-year veteran hopes to stay in Dallas, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Wilson, who will turn 31 on Saturday, had a brief foray into free agency in March 2023. The Cowboys quickly brought Wilson back on a three-year, $24MM deal. It's unknown if the Cowboys will act in a similar fashion with Wilson this year. Watkins casts doubt on Wilson's future in Dallas, contending the team should get younger at safety. Although Wilson may end up elsewhere in 2026, the Cowboys continued to heavily rely on him last season."
"Over 15 starts, Wilson put up 71 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed. But Pro Football Focus ranked Wilson's performance an unattractive 83rd among 91 qualifying safeties. His 38.8 grade in coverage checked in at an even worse 87th. The Cowboys, whose defense finished last against the pass and allowed the most points in the league, may want to upgrade. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker might see better fits in the draft or in a fairly deep group of free agent safeties."
Donovan Wilson has been a Dallas Cowboy since the 2019 draft and will hit free agency in the weeks ahead. Wilson signed a three-year, $24 million deal in March 2023 after a brief free-agent period and remains interested in staying with Dallas. He started 15 games in 2025, logging 71 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed while leading the defense with an 83.2% snap share. Pro Football Focus ranked him near the bottom of qualifying safeties, especially in coverage. The Cowboys allowed the most points and finished last versus the pass, prompting consideration of younger or upgraded safety options. Malik Hooker remains under contract for 2026 but could be released for cap relief depending on the new defensive staff’s preferences.
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