Bucs Land Pro Bowl LB Wagner

0:00On April 4, Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a tough blow with linebacker Lavante David out for the upcoming season and likely longer. No quick draft solution in sight, but free agency might offer a solid temporary patch. Bleacher reports spots veteran Bobby Wagner as a top unsigned option right before the NFL draft, perfect to step in as a defensive leader. Wagner's still on the market, late in free agency, making him a prime target to fill David's shoes and steady the middle of that Bucc's defense. His track record speaks volumes. He's a second-round pick from the Seattle Seahawks back in 2012 with 10 pro bull nods and five first team. All pro honors. In all 14 pro seasons, he's hit over 100 tackles every year, including 162 last season with the Washington commanders. In 2025, that puts him among the all-time tackle leaders since 1994, and no active player tops him now, experts figure he could easily crack 130 tackles again in 2026.

1:03Pairing Wagner with Alex Anzalone creates a strong duo up front, buying time for younger guys while chasing that narrow Super Bowl's shot smart value. Move for a defense in transition. That wraps NFL news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.