Cowboys Sign Bobby Wagner for Linebacker Boost

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Dallas Cowboys got a big hole at Lionbacker heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Demarveen overshown holds down one spot solid, but the other side stays wide open with no real starters ready inside. Jerry Jones knows he can't bank on grabbing two young studs in the first round, so for agency calls, and Bobby Wagner tops the list as that veteran. Fix, this 35-year-old beast just wrapped a strong year with the Washington commanders, racking up 162 tackles, 4.5, sacks, and top grades and run defense and pass rush from pro football focus. His ranging peak anymore, but he still shuts down the pass like a vet should. Cowboys fans feeling that defensive pain from last year's league worst unit and it hits right in the middle. Their head coach Brian Shottenheimer straight up stands Wagner from their Seattle days, calling him a competitor who trash talks right and plays elite, ball at his age.

1:03Wagner's numbers prove he's no has been second and pass rush grade among linebackers, solid and coverage too, making him the best free agent option left. For Dallas, a one-year deal keeps cap space free for draft moves. Signing him sets up perfect mentorship for whatever rookie they grab early, bridging the gap while the defense rebuild strong. Cowboys could lock that line back a room down quick.