Donovan Wilson
#1 S,
Cowboys
ACTUAL 2022
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2023 SEASON
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AGE
28 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'0'' / 204 lbs
COLLEGE
Texas A&M
Full practice Wednesday
Published: 2023-09-20
Wilson (calf) was a full participant at the Cowboys' practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Wilson appears ready to go ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Cardinals after missing the first two games of the season with a calf injury. His return will likely push Malik Hooker into a backup role at free safety moving forward. Wilson recorded a career-high 101 tackles, including five sacks, while appearing in all 17 games for the Cowboys in 2022.
Weekly Stats 2022
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Stats not availableShould play Week 3
Published: 2023-09-18
Wilson (calf) is expected to be limited in practice Wednesday and practice in full Thursday, in anticipation of suiting up Sunday against the Cardinals, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Wilson has missed each of Dallas' first two games this season, but his return appears to be on the horizon. The veteran safety's return would certainly be a boost to an already strong defense that has only allowed 10 points on the 2023 campaign thus far.
Will not play Sunday
Published: 2023-09-17
Wilson (calf) is inactive Sunday against the Jets, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Wilson was considered doubtful for the contest, so his inability to suit up shouldn't come as a surprise. He'll work to make his season debut Week 3 against the Cardinals.
Doubtful for Week 2
Published: 2023-09-15
Wilson (calf) is doubtful for Dallas' game against the Jets on Sunday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Wilson is still working back from a calf injury suffered in July that's already caused him to miss the team's first game. If the 28-year-old is unable to go Sunday, Malik Hooker will likely get the start for the second week in a row after logging five tackles (three solo) versus the Giants.
Back in pads Thursday
Published: 2023-09-14
Wilson (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jets, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, it's the first time Wilson has been seen in pads since January. He appears to be nearing a return from his calf strain, but will probably need to log a full practice Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the Cowboys' matchup versus the Jets in Week 2.
Status for Week 2 in question
Published: 2023-09-13
Wilson (calf) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Wilson had a big workout today, according to head coach Mike McCarthy, who is hopeful the safety will be able to practice Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports. The 28-year-old was unable to play Week 1 against the Giants and will likely need to log at least a limited session this week if he's going to play Sunday against the Jets. If Wilson is ultimately unable to play, Malik Hooker will likely get the start at free safety.
Inactive Sunday
Published: 2023-09-10
Wilson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Wilson was doubtful for Sunday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising to see him unavailable for the Cowboys' regular-season opener. Malik Hooker (illness) is available and should see an increase in playing time against the Giants.
Officially doubtful for SNF
Published: 2023-09-08
Wilson (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Coach Mike McCarthy expressed some optimism earlier in the day that Wilson could practice Saturday, but he missed all three official practices this week. The 28-year-old made all 17 starts last season, making a career-high 101 tackles. Malik Hooker and Jayron Kearse will see most of the safety snaps for Dallas Sunday night.
Expected to practice Saturday
Published: 2023-09-08
Coach Mike McCarthy expects Wilson (calf) to participate in Saturday's walkthrough ahead of Sunday night's game against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The Cowboys aren't going to have an actual practice Saturday, a mere 24 hours before their Week 1 opener, but McCarthy expects WIlson to log a limited session for it. Wilson was officially DNP this week and has been sidelined since going down with the injury in late July.