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Bengals' Wilson Unhappy with Bench Role Amid Struggles

10/15/2025

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Logan Wilson, the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, expressed dissatisfaction with being benched for Barrett Carter against the Green Bay Packers, after Wilson played 12 snaps while Carter and rookie Demetrius Knight Jr. took most defensive plays.
Defensive coordinator Al Golden acknowledged risk of relying on rookies as Carter and Knight Jr. struggled with missed tackles.
Bengals are 2-4 and face pressure to improve quickly with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming up.

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Logan Wilson, the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, expressed dissatisfaction with being benched for Barrett Carter against the Green Bay Packers, after Wilson played 12 snaps while Carter and rookie Demetrius Knight Jr. took most defensive plays.
Defensive coordinator Al Golden acknowledged risk of relying on rookies as Carter and Knight Jr. struggled with missed tackles.
Bengals are 2-4 and face pressure to improve quickly with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming up.