Which teams could be interested in Commanders LB Bobby Wagner?
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When Adam Peters was hired as the general manager of the Washington Commanders, he faced a steep hill to climb. The team was coming out of the atrocious Dan Snyder era and in desperate need of a jolt. Peters brought in veterans on short-term contracts to fill many of their needs, but he also remained vigilant about ensuring the players he brought in would be impactful.
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One of the biggest names Peters brought to Washington was linebacker Bobby Wagner. An 11-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowl selection, Wagner was a leader on the Commanders' defense for two seasons. He didn't just come in and help the team; he came in and showed them what standards look like, what a leader should look like, and how a team can be built with all kinds of pieces.
Wagner became a free agent in 2026, and he has yet to sign with another team. The Commanders haven't approached him yet, but it's not out of the question. "We would never shut the door on him," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said, via ESPN. "We do feel like there's some players that are about to take off at [his] position."
Wagner's age is definitely a factor in their decision, and they believe in the linebackers they currently have on the roster, too. But it's unlikely he remains on the market for long, especially with some other defense-needy teams still looking to fill holes. A CBS Sports article recently named six landing spots for the veteran linebacker: Washington, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
"He's like the most remarkable player and leader," Quinn said. "I wanted to make sure I said how important he was to me to come here together, like what standards could look like. And then yes, like what Adam (Peters) said to him and some others, 'We're going to leave the door open, and we'll see what that looks like over the time ahead.'"
The Commanders will likely wait to see what happens in the draft before they decide to offer Wagner another contract, but waiting that long could result in missing out on one of the best linebackers in the league.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders leaving the door open for Bobby Wagner