"Unfortunately for both Wilson and the Cowboys, the veteran safety never proved to be a fit in Matt Eberflus' scheme, putting together one of the least-productive seasons of his career. Throughout his NFL career, Wilson's calling card has been his physicality and willingness to attack the ball carrier without fear. He's never been a strong coverage safety, but he was able to play a vital role in a capable defense if you played him to his strengths."
"To Wilson's dismay, Eberflus used him last season about as poorly as you could have imagined. Even after he continued to struggle in coverage, Eberflus kept putting Wilson in disadvantageous situations. On the year, the 30-year-old allowed 29 receptions for 315 yards and a team-high eight touchdowns. Wilson also had a 38.8 coverage grade, by far the worst of his seven-year career."
Donovan Wilson completed the 2025 regular season with 15 games, 53 tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 15 defensive stops, 18 missed tackles, a 19.8% missed tackle rate, two interceptions and two pass breakups. Wilson entered the year as the longest-tenured member of the Cowboys' defense in his seventh season, known for physicality and attacking ball carriers. The new defensive scheme under Matt Eberflus did not suit his strengths, and he struggled in coverage. Wilson allowed 29 receptions for 315 yards and eight touchdowns, posting a 38.8 coverage grade, the worst mark of his career.
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