Bobby Wagner: Cowboys' Short-Term Bridge at Middle Linebacker

0:00On April 1st, Brian Shottenheimer is hyping up Bobby Wagner as a prime free agency target for the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran linebacker just hit free agency after Stince with Seattle in Washington, and at 36 years old come season start. He still got. That elite tackling game. Shottenheimer calls him a stud, perfect for filling a gap in middle linebacker. Cowboys are thin there, with top free agents off the board, so Wagner fits as a short-term bridge guy. He could start right away, mentor any rookies they draft, and won't break the bank due to his age. No first-round pick needed up front, and trades like for Jordan Brooks feel risky this late. Folks around the league see the appeal, but with eyes wide open. Josh Taylor from A to Z sports notes, Wagner's tackling remains top tier, a six-time all-pro boost for Dallas' locker room. Commander's coach Dan Quinn left the door crack for a return, but they upgraded their linebackers already. That said, Wanger's coverage took a hit last year in 2025, with teams picking on him often.

1:05Washington had to move on, adding guys like Leo Chanel and Iron Draft picks, Cowboys would need to build around him, not rely solely. Bottom line, Wagner brings leadership and smarts to Dallas while they sort the long-game smart play if they snack him cheap and keep stacking the room.