Overview
- Coach Dan Quinn said Saturday the team “would never shut the door” on Bobby Wagner, yet emphasized confidence in Leo Chenal and 2024 pick Jordan Magee at linebacker.
- Washington signed Chenal and is giving Magee a bigger look at middle linebacker, which lowers the urgency to bring back the veteran starter.
- Reporting indicates any reunion would be contingent on an injury or depth need and could come with fewer snaps or a smaller paycheck for Wagner.
- Wagner intends to play in 2026 and remains unsigned as media outlets name possible fits such as the Bills, Cowboys, Broncos, Falcons and Jaguars.
- The 11-time All-Pro logged 162 tackles in 2025 and crossed 2,000 career tackles, showing top-tier run defense even as his coverage range has tailed off with age.