Commanders Pass on Wagner, Bet on Young Talent

0:00On March 29th, the Washington commanders are holding off on bringing back veteran linebacker, Bobby Wagner. They're focused on getting younger, and at his age, his limitations are showing despite his Hall of Fame caliber play over the last two seasons here. They just sign Leo Chanel and free agency to bolster the defense, signalling a shift toward fresh talent. Wagner's leadership and experience were huge assets, but the team sees age catching up fast. Head coach Dan Quinn made it clear the door is not slam shut on Wagner. He shares a deep history with him from their Seattle Seahawks days, full of mutual respect. Still, Quinn is banking on big jumps from Chanel and Ricky Jordan McGee in the new defensive scheme. Right now, all signs point to the commanders moving forward without him. Wagner would likely take a smaller role behind the young guns, and if he's signing cheap somewhere, it'll probably be with a Super Bowl contender. Expect Wagner to land elsewhere soon, while Washington builds around its rising stars for the long haul.