three sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception in 15 games and 14 starts. 2013 On January 3, 2013, the Arizona Cardinals fired general manager Rod Graves and head coach Ken Whisenhunt after they did not qualify for the playoffs after finishing with a 5-11 record in 2012. On March 8, 2013, the Arizona Cardinals released Wilson ending his 12-year tenure with the team. New England Patriots On March 15, 2013, the New England Patriots signed Wilson to a three-year, $5 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1 million. Upon joining the team, Wilson offered Kyle Arrington a year's supply of diapers for Arrington's newborn baby to have his jersey No. 24, the number Wilson had in Arizona. On May 1, 2013, Wilson received the No. 24 jersey from Kyle Arrington. Kyle Arrington was reassigned to No. 25. During training camp, Wilson competed to be the starting strong safety against Duron Harmon and Steve Gregory. On August 31, 2013, the New England Patriots placed Wilson on the season-ending injured reserve due to an Achilles tendon injury. On April 4, 2014, the New England Patriots released Wilson. Chicago Bears On June 23, 2014, the Chicago Bears signed Wilson to a one-year, $955,000 contract at the veteran minimum. Throughout training camp, he competed against Ryan Mundy for the job as the starting strong safety. On August 23, 2014, the Chicago Bears waived Wilson as part of their roster cuts. Retirement On April 20, 2015, Wilson announced his retirement and signed a one-day contract with the Cardinals. NFL career statistics NFL records 2nd most sacks in a single season by a defensive back (8 in 2005). Cardinals franchise records 2nd longest interception return touchdown: 99 (tied with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie) Most passes defended (95) Executive career Arizona Cardinals Following his playing career, Wilson was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as a regional scout in 2015. In May 2019, Wilson was promoted to director of pro scouting. On February 16, 2021, Wilson was promoted to vice president of pro scouting. On February 27, 2023, Wilson left the Cardinals in favor of the Carolina Panthers, who he is now their Vice President of Player Personnel. Personal life Wilson attended T. Wingate Andrews High School in High Point, North Carolina. Wilson is married to wife Alicia Wilson, with four children, one which was born shortly after the Arizona Cardinals loss to the New Orleans Saints