"Wagner is in the latter stage of his career but remains a capable starter in the middle of any defense. Wagner will enter the 2026 season at 36 years old, and his pass coverage ability has dropped off in recent years, but he's still a tackling machine. In 2025, he was the only linebacker to exceed 90.0 grade in run defense (90.3), pass rushing (92.4), and tackling (90.5), per PFF."
"A seasoned veteran, Pratt has been putting up impressive numbers while flying under the national radar. Over the last two seasons, he has evolved into a tackling machine, surpassing 100 tackles in each of the last four seasons."
The Dallas Cowboys face a critical shortage at linebacker with minimal returning depth. After losing out on free agent targets Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, and Devin Lloyd, the team must find solutions from remaining available players. With ten of the top fifteen linebackers already signed within eight days of free agency, the Cowboys have limited options. The team avoided spending heavily on the position, forcing them to evaluate remaining candidates. Notable available linebackers include Bobby Wagner, a veteran still capable of elite run defense and tackling despite his age, and Germaine Pratt, a consistent performer with over 100 tackles in recent seasons.
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