"Others are nothing more than backups and special-teams players. Wagner is the constant. He's got growing flaws and obvious strengths. The former Utah State star is a liability in coverage when isolated. But unless the Commanders find a viable alternative, or do the right thing with Luvu and switch him back to being a primarily off-ball presence, they might have to offer another one-year agreement."
"The six-time All-Pro counts $9 million against the salary cap this season. Peters would no doubt like that number to come down if Wagner stays. He's still a force in between the tackles, as evidenced by his 131 tackles and three sacks through 13 games, but the perennial Pro Bowler also needs more help around him than ever. Despite his locker room influence and close connection to quarterback Jayden Daniels, it's a situation that could go either way."
Adam Peters' plans for Super Bowl contention in 2025 collapsed, leaving the Commanders facing difficult roster decisions. The team needs to get younger, a process that will take time. The future of veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner appears to be a coin flip for the offseason. Wagner remains a stabilizing presence between the tackles but is at the twilight of his Hall of Fame-caliber career and has growing coverage liabilities when isolated. Frankie Luvu has regressed as an edge rusher, Jordan Magee is receiving more rotation reps, and many players are backups. Wagner counts $9 million against the cap and could retire or seek a contender.
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