Cowboys, Bills, Broncos Eyed as Possible Homes for All-Pro LB Wagner

The veteran linebacker is still a free agent after two seasons with the Commanders.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:35pm

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The Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos have been identified as potential landing spots for veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner, a multiple-time All-Pro who remains unsigned after spending the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders.

Why it matters

Wagner is a proven, high-impact defender who could provide veteran leadership and stability to a linebacker corps, whether it's helping develop a young star like the Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown or replacing a departed starter like the Bills' Matt Milano.

The details

Wagner, 35, has started all 17 games the past two seasons and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2024. Last year, he recorded 162 tackles, two interceptions, and eight tackles for loss. The Cowboys and Bills are seen as the most logical fits, as they have openings at linebacker, while the Broncos may not be as pressing of a need despite signing Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad to extensions.

  • Wagner spent the last two seasons (2024-2025) with the Washington Commanders.

The players

Bobby Wagner

A 10-time Pro Bowl linebacker who is still a free agent after two seasons with the Washington Commanders.

DeMarvion Overshown

A young linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys who could benefit from Wagner's veteran leadership and experience.

Matt Milano

The linebacker for the Buffalo Bills who is departing, leaving a hole that Wagner could potentially fill.

Alex Singleton

A linebacker who signed a contract extension with the Denver Broncos this offseason.

Justin Strnad

A linebacker who signed a contract extension with the Denver Broncos this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“A handful of teams could use that reliable run-stopping ability, and the intangibles Wagner also brings to the table as one of the NFL's most heralded leaders are a nice bonus.”

— Carter Bahns, CBS Sports Writer

What’s next

Wagner will continue to weigh his options as free agency progresses, with the Cowboys and Bills seen as the most logical landing spots for the veteran linebacker.

The takeaway

Wagner's availability as a free agent presents an opportunity for contending teams to add an experienced, high-impact defender who can stabilize a linebacker corps and provide veteran leadership. The Cowboys and Bills appear to be the frontrunners, as they have openings at the position and could benefit most from Wagner's skills and experience.