Wilson broke his arm in a 2008 preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

[5] Wilson signed with the Chicago Bears on September 15, 2010, after an injury to linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer.

[9] On February 21, 2020, Wilson was hired as the linebackers coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

[10] Following the conclusion of the 2020 season, it was announced that Wilson would not be retained as a member of new head coach Shane Beamer's staff.

[11] On June 2, 2021, Wilson was hired as the inside linebackers coach for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.