Bobby Wagner's Future: Commanders or Cowboys?

0:00On April 9th, when Adam Peters took over as the Washington Commander's General Manager, he started with nearly $90 million in cap space. That let him rebuild the roster fast, including signing feature Hall of Famer, Bobby Wagner last offseason. The veteran linebacker brought serious leadership and playmaking to the defense. Wagner crushed it in 2025 with 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two picks. He's got 10 pro bull nods, multiple all pro honors, and even won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. But at his age, speeds dipping a bit, and the commanders went younger on defense this year. Fans and analysts see Wagner as a hot free agent commodity. Teams crave his smarts and tackles streak. Fourteen straight seasons with over 100 stops. Washington's open to a reunion, but only if he accepts a backup role to mentor the young guys. A CVS sports piece points to the Dallas Cowboys as the perfect fit. They need a green-daw signal caller at middle linebacker heading into the 2026 draft.

1:02Wagner could groom any rookie pick while still stacking stats. With the draft just weeks out, everything's on hold. Once it's done, expect a bidding war for his experience could be back in DC, Dallas, or somewhere else lighting it up. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.