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The Dallas Cowboys seemed to be against the idea of making a move for a high-profile veteran linebacker to give them more stability at the position.
How is it so obvious? The five-time Super Bowl champions haven’t done much outside of acquiring Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers and Dee Winters from the San Francisco 49ers, who, while talented, aren't exactly world-beaters.
In Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox’s opinion, the Cowboys could fix their LB problem by signing an age-defying former Washington Commanders All-Pro linebacker.
“Linebacker Bobby Wagner continues to win the battle against Father Time,” Knox wrote last Friday. “The 36-year-old remains a high-volume starter and a productive player in every facet of his game.” The reigning Walter Payton Man of the Year just wrapped his 14th straight season with 100-plus tackles.”
“He started all 17 games for Washington in 2025 and finished with 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, and two interceptions. If Wagner is willing to join a former division rival, Dallas could provide a logical landing spot.”
“The Cowboys are working to rebuild a defense that ranked 30th overall last season, and Wagner has a fan in head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who previously spent time alongside Wagner as the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator. Wagner would bring some much-needed ability and leadership to the second level of Dallas' defense, potentially completing the unit's offseason rebuild.”
The fact that Wagner is still performing at an All-Pro/Pro Bowl level in his late 30s further proves that not every NFL contributor’s production is bound to dip as they age. The Utah State product is still among the best tacklers in the league, possesses polished coverage skills, and is an underrated blitzer.
Wagner has 2,000 tackles, 39.5 sacks, 15 interceptions, and seven forced fumbles on his Hall of Fame resume at this stage of his career. If the Cowboys want to take their linebacking unit to an elevated level, they should look no further than Wagner.
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